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Quote by Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet

“When the People contend for their Liberty, they seldom get anything by their Victory but new masters. Power is so apt to be insolent and Liberty to be saucy, that they are very seldom upon good Terms.”

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Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet

Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet, was a prominent British politician. Born on July 18, 1726, and died on January 10, 1784, he was active in the political scene during the reign of George III, holding several government positions. more

“The law hath so many contradictions and varyings from itself, that the law may not improperly be called a law-breaker. It is become too changeable a thing to be defined: it is made little less a Mystery than the Gospel. The clergy and the lawyers, like the Freemasons, may be supposed to take an oath not to tell the secret.”

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Author:Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet

“When by habit a man cometh to have a bargaining soul, its wings are cut, so that it can never soar. It bindeth reason an apprentice to gain, and instead of a director, maketh it a drudge.”

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Author:Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet

“I'm blessed to be able to work at something that I'm good at, and that I love. It's not something I take for granted.”

Able Blessed Granted

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“He who thinks his place below him, will certainly be below his place.”

Thinking Business Pride

Author:Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet