J. Enoch Powell Quotes

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J. Enoch Powell, a British statesman and controversial figure, left a lasting impact on British politics with his staunch conservatism and fiery oratory. His infamous "Rivers of Blood" speech on immigration ignited fierce debate and polarized public opinion, shaping the trajectory of British politics for decades to come.

"I will not surrender responsibility for my life and my actions."

"I will not surrender responsibility for my life and my actions."

Life, Actions, Responsibility, Surrender

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"When I repress my emotion my stomach keeps score."

"When I repress my emotion my stomach keeps score."

Emotional, Emotion

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"I do not keep a diary. Never have. To write a diary every day is like returning to one's own vomit."

"I do not keep a diary. Never have. To write a diary every day is like returning to one's own vomit."

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"No battle is worth fighting except the last one."

"No battle is worth fighting except the last one."

Battle, Fighting, Worth

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"If my ship sails from sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends."

"If my ship sails from sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends."

Life, Journey, Sight

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"If I cannot understand my friend's silence, I will never get to understand his words."

"If I cannot understand my friend's silence, I will never get to understand his words."

Friendship, Friend, Silence, Will, Words

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