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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford Quotes

1593–1641 England

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (13 April 1593 – 12 May 1641) was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War.

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I would desire that every man would lay his hand on his heart, and consider seriously whether the beginning of the people's happiness should be written in letters of blood.

Divide not between Protestant and Papist. Divide not nationally, betwixt English and Irish. The King makes no distinction betwixt you.

A Prince that loseth the Force and Example of his Punishments, loseth withal the greatest Part of his Dominion.

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