William Gladstone explains that a truly ‘exceptional nation’ respects the equality and rights of all nations.

William Gladstone warns voters not to leave foreign policy in the hands of interventionist politicians.

William Windham MP was appalled at the idea of levying a tax on man’s best friend.

William Wilberforce told Parliament that the more his opponents slandered him, the more he was sure he was winning.

John Stuart Mill reminds us that governments and the courts must never be allowed to criminalise matters of belief or opinion.

Adam Smith encourages employers to restrict working hours to reasonable limits, for humanity and for profit.