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, and it failed. Let our enemies try next. I hate political experiments.
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.
Let sleeping dogs lie. - Robert Walpole
Let sleeping dogs lie.
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.
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, …
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 …
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