Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (/ˈwɔːlpoʊl/; 24 September 1717 – 2 March 1797), better known as Horace Walpole, was an English writer, art historian, man of letters, antiquarian, and Whig politician.[1] (wikipedia)
If a passion for freedom is not in vogue, patriots may sound the alarm till they are weary. The Act of Habeas Corpus, by which prisoners may insist on being brought to trial within a limited time, is the corner stone of our liberty.
A tragedy can never suffer by delay: a comedy may, because the allusions or the manners represented in it maybe temporary.
My aversion to them...springs from the perniciousness of that sect to society-I hate Papists, as a man, not as a Protestant. If Papists were only enemies to the religion of other men, I should overlook their errors. As they are foes to liberty, I cannot forgive them.
Our supreme governors, the mob.
History is a romance that is believed; romance, a history that is not believed.
It was easier to conquer it than to know what to do with it.
I firmly believe, notwithstanding all our complaints, that almost every person upon earth tastes upon the totality more happiness than misery.
I can forgive injuries, but never benefits.
The wisest prophets make sure of the event first.
The Methodists love your big sinners, as proper subjects to work upon.