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!"

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"It is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot."

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"Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced."

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