Lord Bolingbroke Quotes
Henry St. John, first Viscount Bolingbroke, was an English Tory statesman, political philosopher, and one of the most influential public writers of his generation. The quotes below are attributed to Lord Bolingbroke, organized by topic.
Lord Bolingbroke on Freedom
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Attributed to Lord Bolingbroke:
“Liberty is the soul of any state worthy of the name.”
Lord Bolingbroke on God
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Attributed to Lord Bolingbroke:
“The religion of nature is the foundation of all genuine piety.”
Lord Bolingbroke on Politics
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Attributed to Lord Bolingbroke:
“A patriot king sets his face against faction.”
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Attributed to Lord Bolingbroke:
“The constitution must be a check upon the passions of those who govern.”
Lord Bolingbroke on Time
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Attributed to Lord Bolingbroke:
“History is philosophy teaching by example.”