George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax Quote

The People are never so perfectly backed, but that they will kick and fling if not stroked at seasonable times.


Of Fundamentals. - Political, Moral, and Miscellaneous Reflections (1750) - Political Thoughts and Reflections


The People are never so perfectly backed, but that they will kick and fling if not stroked at seasonable times.

The People are never so perfectly backed, but that they will kick and fling if not stroked at seasonable times.

The People are never so perfectly backed, but that they will kick and fling if not stroked at seasonable times.

The People are never so perfectly backed, but that they will kick and fling if not stroked at seasonable times.