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    I do not mean to be disrespectful, but the attempt of the Lords
    to stop the progress of reform, reminds me very forcibly of the
    great storm of Sidmouth, and of the conduct of the excellent Mrs.
    Partington on that occasion. In the winter of 1824, there set in
    a great flood upon that town--the tide rose to an incredible
    height: the waves rushed in upon the houses, and everything was
    threatened with destruction. In the midst of this sublime and
    terrible storm, Dame Partington, who lived upon the beach, was
    seen at the door of her house with mop and pattens, trundling her
    mop, squeezing out the sea water, and vigorously pushing away the
    Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic was roused. Mrs. Partington's
    spirit was up; but I need not tell you that the contest was
    unequal. The Atlantic Ocean beat Mrs. Partington. She was
    excellent at a slop or a puddle, but she should not have meddled
    with a tempest.

    by Sydney Smith Found in Reform Quotes,
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Every reformation must have its victims. You can't expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over read more

Every reformation must have its victims. You can't expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over the prodigal's return.

by Saki Found in: Reform Quotes, Victims Quotes,
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A conservative is someone who believes in reform. But not now.

A conservative is someone who believes in reform. But not now.

by Mort Sahl Found in: Reform Quotes,
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To reform a man, you must begin with his grandmother.

To reform a man, you must begin with his grandmother.

by Victor Hugo Found in: Reform Quotes,
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The race could save one-half its wasted labor Would each reform himself and spare his neighbor.

The race could save one-half its wasted labor Would each reform himself and spare his neighbor.

by Frank Putnam Found in: Reform Quotes,
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The oyster-women lock'd their fish up,
And trudged away to cry, No Bishop.

The oyster-women lock'd their fish up,
And trudged away to cry, No Bishop.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Reform Quotes,
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One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be read more

One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be cured by legislation.

by Thomas Brackett Reed Found in: Politics / government Quotes, Reform Quotes,
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Reform is born of need, not pity. No vital movement of the people has worked down, for good or evil; read more

Reform is born of need, not pity. No vital movement of the people has worked down, for good or evil; fermented, instead, carried up the heaving, cloggy mass.

by Rebecca Harding Davis Found in: Reform Quotes,
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Every abuse ought to be reformed, unless the reform is more dangerous than the abuse itself.

Every abuse ought to be reformed, unless the reform is more dangerous than the abuse itself.

by Voltaire Found in: Reform Quotes,
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Every reform needs examples more than advocates

Every reform needs examples more than advocates

by Senator John Kerry Found in: Reform Quotes,
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