3 quotes by 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 like mushrooms!” — Robert Walpole

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“Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.” — Robert Walpole

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“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.” — Robert Walpole

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