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I will not attempt to deny the reasonableness and necessity of a p

I will not attempt to deny the reasonableness and necessity of a party war but in carrying on that war all principles and rules of justice should not be departed from. – Robert Walpole

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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! – Robert Walpole

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In war, whichever side may call itself the victor, there are no winners, but all are losers. – Neville Chamberlain

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