"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!"
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Robert Walpole, often regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, was a pivotal figure in early 18th-century politics. Born in 1676, Walpole's tenure as First Lord of the Treasury spanned over two decades, from 1721 to 1742, where he deftly navigated the tumultuous waters of political rivalry and public sentiment. His legacy includes the establishment of a more pragmatic, stable government and the foundations of the modern parliamentary system. Walpole's influence continues to resonate in British politics today, marking him as a defining architect of democracy.
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"It is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot."
Robert Walpole
"Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced."
Robert Walpole