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And therefore, for the sake of my mater, without any regard for my own, I hope all those that have a due regard for our
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"And therefore, for the sake of my mater, without any regard for my own, I hope all those that have a due regard for our constitution and for the rights and prerogatives of the crown, without which our constitution can not be preserved, will be against this motion"

- Robert Walpole

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This quote by Robert Walpole is referring to a movement that is being proposed. He is revealing his hope that those who have a respect for the British constitution and the rights and prerogatives of the crown will oppose the movement. Walpole is highlighting that the conservation of the constitution depends on the rights and authorities of the crown. He is also suggesting that he is putting the interests of his nation prior to his own, as he is promoting for the motion to be opposed. This quote is a pointer of the importance of the British constitution and the need to secure the rights and prerogatives of the crown in order to protect it. Walpole is advising individuals to take a stand and oppose the movement in order to safeguard the constitution and the rights of the crown.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Walpole between August 26, 1676 and March 18, 1745. He/she was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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