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Sir Robert Walpole Quotes


A British statesman who is generally regarded as having been the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, KG, KB, PC (26 August 1676 – 18 March 1745), known before 1742 as Sir Robert Walpole, was a British statesman who is generally regarded as having been the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Although the position of "Prime Minister" had no recognition in law or official use at the time, Walpole is nevertheless acknowledged as having held the office de facto because of his influence within the Cabinet.

Here are some famous quotes by  Sir Robert Walpole.

All history is a lie!

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Every man has his price.

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Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word when duly practised.

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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!