William E. Gladstone Quotes


It is hardly possible to believe that one is not the greatest scoundrel on earth, when one is assured of it on all sides on such excellent authority.


Context

Reacting to his then current low popularity:


Citations

William E. Gladstone, 1809-1898, British Prime Minister (Liberal), Letter to Lord Aberdeen, 1855

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William E. Gladstone
William E. Gladstone
  • Born: December 29, 1809
  • Died: May 19, 1898
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Leader

William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS was a British statesman and Liberal politician. In a career lasting over 60 years, he served for 12 years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four terms beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. He also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer four times, serving over 12 years.