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.
Persons extremely reserved are like old enamelled watches, which had painted covers, that hindered your seeing what o'clock it was. - Robert Walpole
Persons extremely reserved are like old enamelled watches, which had painted covers, that hindered your seeing what o'clock it was.
- Robert Walpole
I can not, therefore, see how this can be imputed as a crime, or how any of the king's ministers can be blamed for his doing what the public has no c… - Robert Walpole
I can not, therefore, see how this can be imputed as a crime, or how any of the king's ministers can be blamed for his doing what the public has no c…
The gratitude of place-expectants is a lively sense of future favours. - Robert Walpole
The gratitude of place-expectants is a lively sense of future favours.
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 li… - Robert Walpole
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 li…
Every man has his price. - Robert Walpole
Every man has his price.
Let sleeping dogs lie. - Robert Walpole
Let sleeping dogs lie.
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 … - 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 …
Whatever was the conduct of England, I am equally arraigned. - Robert Walpole
Whatever was the conduct of England, I am equally arraigned.
Though I admire republican principles in theory, yet I am afraid the practice may be too perfect for human nature. We tried a republic last century, … - Robert Walpole
Though I admire republican principles in theory, yet I am afraid the practice may be too perfect for human nature. We tried a republic last century, …
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