Beatrix Potter Quotes
What will be blown up next? Last night an attempt was made to blow up the Government Offices in Parliament Street. Not so much damage was done to the building, owing to its great strength, but the streets for some distance round were strewn with glass…. Papa says it is Mr. Gladstone’s fault. He takes the side of these rogues and then, if they think he is slackening, they frighten him on a bit – really we shall be as bad as France soon.
Beatrix Potter, 1866-1943, Author & Illustrator, Diary, March 16, 1883
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Terrorism via bombing of innocent civilians was not an invention of the late 20th Century. England was coping with Irish and anarchistic terrorists in the 19th Century.
Turner is one of the more virulent, neo-Nazis, race haters, and white supremacist. This quotation is often used by Americans to illustrate to foreigners what freedom of speech actually means.
Referring to then Senator Hubert H. Humphrey who was popular with the left wing of the Democratic party when Johnson was Majority Leader.
Many disagree with his view regarding fanaticism. Religious fanaticism is one of the man causes of terrorism in the 21st century they argue. Globalism, to be sure is a major factor, but the religious fanaticism many believe is still a major factor.
Helen Beatrix Potter was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist; she was best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit.