Creative Quotations from Robert Walpole (1676-1745)

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Robert Walpole
(1676-1745) born on Aug 26

British statesman. "He was generally regarded as the first prime minister, 1721-42; known for his frank, hearty manner and political subtlety."

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I have lived long enough in the world, Sir, . . . to know that the safety of a minister lies in his having the approbation of this House. Former ministers, Sir, neglected this, and therefore they fell; I have always made it my first study to obtain it..."

"They now ring the bells, but they will soon wring their hands."

I took the right sow by the ear.

The balance of power.

All those men have their price.

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	"Speech, House of Commons, 21 Nov 1739."
R:	"Remark on the declaration of war with Spain, 1739."
A:	"Commenting on his perception that, to influence George II, the correct woman to cultivate was Queen Caroline, not any of the King's mistresses - a mistake made by his political opponents."
N:	"Speech in House of Commons, 13 Feb. 1741."
K:	"In "Memoirs of Sir Robert Walpole," by W. Coxe."