Sydney Smith: For God's sake, do not drag me into another war! I am worn down, and worn out, with crusading and defending Europe, and

For God's sake, do not drag me into another war! I am worn down, and worn out, w — Sydney Smith

For God's sake, do not drag me into another war! I am worn down, and worn out, with crusading and defending Europe, and protecting mankind; I must think a little of myself.

Sydney Smith

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