Let sleeping dogs lie.
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Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practised.Robert Walpole
And therefore, for the sake of my mater, without any regard for my own, I hope all those that have a due regard for our constitution and for the rights and prerogatives of the crown, without which our constitution can not be preserved, will be against this motion.
Robert Walpole
Wherever they have been arraigned, a plain charge has been exhibited against them. They have had an impartial trial and have been permitted to make their defense.
Robert Walpole
I took the right sow by the ear.
Robert Walpole
They now ring the bells, but they will soon wring their hands.
Robert Walpole
If they are really persuaded that the army is annually established by me, that I have the sole disposal of posts and honours, that I employ this power in the destruction of liberty and the diminution of commerce, let me awaken them from their delusion.
Robert Walpole
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