William E. Gladstone Quotes
You cannot fight against the future. Time is on our side. [It was.]
Context
Speaking against those who opposed his efforts to expand the voting franchise:
Citations
William E. Gladstone, 1809-1898, British Prime Minister (Liberal), Speech, House of Commons, 1866
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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.