Some claim a place in the list of patriots, by an acrimonious and unre…

Samuel Johnson
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Some claim a place in the list of patriots, by an acrimonious and unremitting opposition to the court. This mark is by no means infallible. Patriotism is not necessarily included in rebellion. A man may hate his king, yet not love his country. ✨ Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy (1838). Works, p.423
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Some claim a place in the list of patriots, by an acrimonious and unremitting opposition to the court. This mark is by no means infallible. Patriotism is not necessarily included in rebellion. A man may hate his king, yet not love his country. ✨ Samuel Johnson, Arthur Murphy (1838). Works, p.423

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