A peace must be had; and all mankind sees plainly now, in h… - Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke

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A peace must be had; and all mankind sees plainly now, in how vile a manner former opportunities were neglected of making a better than at this hour we have reason to expect.

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke

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Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke (September 16, 1678 – December 12, 1751) was an English statesman and philosopher.

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Pen Names: John Trot • Humphry Oldcastle • John Trott

Alternative Names: Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke

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