Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country, the colonies will submit. Votes: 20
Knavery seems to be so much a the striking feature of its inhabitants that it may not in the end be an evil that they will become aliens to this kingdom. Votes: 15
Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton. Votes: 9
Everyone who does not agree with me is a traitor and a scoundrel. Votes: 4
A traitor is everyone who does not agree with me. Votes: 3
Lord Chancellor, did I deliver the speech well? I am glad of that, for there was nothing in it. Votes: 3
It is essential to our interest and the security of our colonies that the several nations or tribes of Indians... who live under our protection, should not be molested or disturbed. Votes: 3
Mad, is he? Then I hope that he will bite some of my other generals! Votes: 3
Nothing important happened today. Votes: 3
Nothing worth noting. Votes: 3
Was there ever such thing as great Shakespeare? Only one must not say so! But what think you " what " was there not sad stuff? Votes: 3
Was there ever such stuff as great as part of Shakespeare? Only one must not say so! But what think you? - What? - Is there not sad stuff? What? - What? Votes: 2
I can never suppose this country so far lost to all ideas of self-importance as to be willing to grant America independence; if that could ever be adopted I shall despair of this country being ever preserved from a state of inferiority and consequently falling into a very low class among the European States. Votes: 0
I spend money on war because it is necessary, but to spend it on science, that is pleasant to me. This object costs no tears; it is an honour to humanity Votes: 0
If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world. Votes: 0
The die is now cast; the colonies must either submit or triumph.... we must not retreat. Votes: 0
We are determined to listen to nothing from the illegal congress. Votes: 0