Politics is the chloroform of the Irish people, or rather the hashish.
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Politics is the chloroform of the Irish people, or rather the hashish. — Oliver St. John
About Oliver St. John
Oliver St. John was a Statesman (1580–1646).
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Who said "Politics is the chloroform of the Irish people, or rather the hashish."?
This quote is attributed to Oliver St. John, a Statesman.
When did Oliver St. John live?
Oliver St. John lived from 1580 – 1646.
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