“I do want to help them, whatever you say. And not just the laboring...” – Victoria, The Young Victoria ... Movie Quotes Database

Victoria

I do want to help them, whatever you say. And not just the laboring poor, but the hungry and the homeless, and... There are people who are lost, and whose business is it to see to their welfare?

Lord Melbourne

Well, in my experience, ma'am, it's best to let these things develop naturally. If you interfere, you risk overturning the cart.

Victoria

Well, Albert doesn't agree. He's made a study of the working man's condition, he's full to the brim with ideas for their improvement.

Lord Melbourne

Is he indeed? How inspiring.

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