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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The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government.

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Author

George Washington
Source
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Medium
Letter
Language
English
Time
1789 1780s 18th century
Era
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Original Citation

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Current Citation

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How apt the poor are to be proud!

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Twelfth Night, Or What You Will

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Topic
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Olivia

Author

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Source
Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
Medium
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Genre
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Statement Type
Paradox
Language
English
Time
1602 1600s 17th century
Era
European Renaissance
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

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Cui bono?

Cicero

Pro Milone

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Topic
Incentives
Speaker
Cicero
Source
Pro Milone
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Statement Type
Question
Language
Latin
Time
52 BC 50s BC 1st century BC
Era
Classical antiquity
Authentication Score 2
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Cicero, Marcus Tullius. Pro Milone [In Defense of Milo]. c. 52 BC, sect. 32.

Current Citation

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