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Algernon Charles Swinburne Quotes: Where might is, the right is: Long purses make strong swords. Let weakness learn meekness: God save the House of Lords!
         

Where might is, the right is: Long purses make strong swords. Let weakness learn meekness: God save the House of Lords!


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