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Many words are not wanting to show that the particular view of each court occasioned the dangers which affected the publ
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"Many words are not wanting to show that the particular view of each court occasioned the dangers which affected the public tranquillity; yet the whole is charged to my account. Nor is this sufficient"

- Robert Walpole

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This quote by Robert Walpole is referring to the dangers that impacted the general public serenity, and how he is being held liable for them. He is stating that although there are many words that might be utilized to discuss why the specific view of each court triggered the threats, he is still being held responsible for them. He is also suggesting that this is insufficient, which he should not be held responsible for the threats that affected the public serenity. This quote is reflective of the unfairness of the situation, and how Walpole is being delegated something that he did not cause. It is also reflective of the power dynamics in between the court and Walpole, and how the court has the ability to hold him liable for something that he did not cause. This quote is an effective pointer of the unfairness of the circumstance, and how Walpole is being delegated something that he did not cause.

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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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