“The lower sort of men must be indulged the consolation of finding fault with those above them; without that, they would be so melancholy that it would be dangerous, considering their numbers.”
Quote by George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax
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George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax
George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax, was a 17th-century English statesman known for his significant political influence during the Glorious Revolution. He served under Charles I and later became an advisor to William III, contributing to fiscal and military policies. His reforms and ideas had a lasting impact on British politics. more
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