I will govern according to the common weal, but not according to the common will.

James I

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Topic

Governing Politics

Speaker

James I

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1621 1620s 17th century

Era

European Renaissance

Occupation

King National leader Royalty

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

James I. Speech to Parliament. Dec. 1621, Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK.

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Original Citation

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Every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

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Topic
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Source
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Medium
Speech
Genre
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Language
English
Time
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Era
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Burke, Edmund. "Speech on Conciliation with America." House of Commons. 22 Mar. 1775, Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London, England, UK.

Current Citation

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