A full belly to the labourer was, in my opinion, the foundation of public morals and the only source of real public peace. (William Cobbett)

A full belly to the labourer was, in my opinion, the foundation of public morals and the only source of real public peace.

William Cobbett

Related topics

belly full opinion peace public real source

Related quotes

It is thus tolerance that is the source of peace, and intolerance that is the source of disorder and squabbling. View quote
Pierre Bayle
I had grown tired of standing in the lean and lonely front line facing the greatest enemy that ever confronted man - public opinion. View quote
Clarence Darrow
In morals, truth is but little prized when it is a mere sentiment, and only attains its full value when realized in the world as fact. View quote
Ernest Renan
Public opinion is no more than this: what people think that other people think. View quote
Alfred Austin
Public opinion is stronger than the legislature, and nearly as strong as the ten commandments. View quote
Charles Dudley Warner