Thomas Wentworth Quotes

1st Earl of Strafford, English earl and politician (1593–1641)

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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Alternative Names: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Straffod • Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, first creation • Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford • Wentworth

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

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

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.

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