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Author: Robert Walpole
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The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!
The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!
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Robert Walpole
IT has been observed by several gentlemen, in vindication of this motion, that if it should be carried, neither my life, liberty, nor estate will be affected.
IT has been observed by several gentlemen, in vindication of this motion, that if it should be carried, neither my life, liberty, nor estate will be affected.
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Robert Walpole
I will not attempt to deny the reasonableness and necessity of a party war; but in carrying on that war all principles and rules of justice should not be departed from.
I will not attempt to deny the reasonableness and necessity of a party war; but in carrying on that war all principles and rules of justice should not be departed from.
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Robert Walpole
I happened to be one of those who thought all these expenses necessary, and I had the good fortune to have the majority of both houses of Parliament on my side.
I happened to be one of those who thought all these expenses necessary, and I had the good fortune to have the majority of both houses of Parliament on my side.
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Robert Walpole
It is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot.
It is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot.
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Robert Walpole
But I have the satisfaction, at the same time, to reflect that the impression to be made depends upon the consistency of the charge and the motives of the prosecutors.
But I have the satisfaction, at the same time, to reflect that the impression to be made depends upon the consistency of the charge and the motives of the prosecutors.
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Robert Walpole
Oh, do not read history, for that I know must be false.
Oh, do not read history, for that I know must be false.
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Robert Walpole
Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.
Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.
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Robert Walpole
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