What acquaintance have the people at large with the arena of political rectitude, with the connections of kingdoms, … - Charles James Fox

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I applied a lot of the same principles I used in hockey into my acting. I might have had some naive ambitions of making the NHL, but thank God, playing hockey gave me a good foundation for everything else.

Charles James Fox

What acquaintance have the people at large with the arena of political rectitude, with the connections of kingdoms, the resources of national strength, the abilities of ministers, or even with their own dispositions?. . . I pay no regard whatever to the voice of the people: it is their duty to do what is proper, without considering what may be agreeable.

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