There is not a man among them whose particular aim I am not able to ascertain, and from what motive they have entered into the lists of opposition.
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Oh, do not read history, for that I know must be false.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
Many words are not wanting to show that the particular view of each court occasioned the dangers which affected the public tranquillity; yet the whole is charged to my account. Nor is this sufficient.
Robert Walpole
And here a most heinous charge is made, that the nation has been burdened with unnecessary expenses for the sole purpose of preventing the discharge of our debts and the abolition of taxes.
Robert Walpole
Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practised.
Robert Walpole
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