Quote by George Combe

They are few in the midst of an overwhelming mass of brute force, and their submission is wisdom but for a nation like England to submit to be robbed by any invader who chooses to visit her shores seemed to me to be nonsense.

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This quote highlights the belief that although there may be a small group of individuals against a larger force, their subservience or surrender to the overpowering force is considered the wise or rational approach. However, the speaker finds it absurd for a nation like England to willingly allow itself to be invaded and exploited by any aggressor that sets foot on its shores. The quote questions the notion of passive acceptance and encourages resistance against unjust acts.

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