Famous quote by Richard Cobden

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It has been one of my difficulties, in arguing this question out of doors with friends or strangers, that I rarely find
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"It has been one of my difficulties, in arguing this question out of doors with friends or strangers, that I rarely find any intelligible agreement as to the object of the war"

- Richard Cobden

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This quote by Richard Cobden speaks with the trouble of talking about the things of the war with pals and strangers. It recommends that there is a lack of agreement and understanding amongst individuals when it concerns the function of the war. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as a lack of understanding or a difference in viewpoint. It could also be due to the truth that the war itself is complex and has numerous objectives. Whatever the factor, it is clear that Cobden discovered it challenging to come to an arrangement with others on the function of the war. This quote highlights the significance of understanding the goals of a war prior to engaging in it, as well as the need for open and honest dialogue in between those included.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Richard Cobden between June 3, 1804 and April 2, 1865. He/she was a famous Businessman from United Kingdom. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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