It is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes demand gratify insolent
But I must think that an address to his majesty to remove one of his servants, without so much as alleging any particular crime against him, is one of the greatest encroachments that was ever made upon the prerogatives of the crown. Robert Walpole addressallegecrime share on social
IT has been observed by several gentlemen, in vindication of this motion, that if it should be carried, neither my life, liberty, nor estate will be affected. Robert Walpole affectcarryestate Change image and share on social
Not many people were speaking truth to power in the '80s. I had a really good time doing it - I found it gratifying. It was a joy to have an opportunity to say what you believed. It's challenging to do it in fiction, but I liked writing the novels. I liked writing 'Democracy' particularly. Joan Didion 80sbelievechallenge share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
I am shocking, impertinent and insolent that's how it is. Brigitte Bardot impertinentinsolentshock Change image and share on social