Zeal for the greatness of England was the passion of his life.

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Many who think they are workers in politics are really merely tools.

196

If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the military, nothing is safe.

188

English policy is to float lazily downstream, occasionally putting out a diplomatic boathook to avoid collisions.

152

Horny-handed sons of toil.

145

We are part of the community of Europe and we must do our duty as such.

134

I rank myself no higher in the scheme of things than a policeman - whose utility would disappear if there were no criminals.

130

One of the nuisances of the ballot is that when the oracle has spoken you never know what it means.

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