“The only way to prevent the people from becoming habitually dependent on the government is to bring the operations to a close.”

Charles Edward Trevelyan

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About Charles Edward Trevelyan

Civil Servant British

Sir Charles Edward Trevelyan was a British civil servant and colonial administrator, known for his influential but controversial career in the 19th century. He served as assistant secretary to the Treasury during the...

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