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Speech in the House of Commons (7 May 1783), quoted in The Parliamentary Register: Or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons, Vol. IX (1783), p. 713
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I was not, when I was honoured with office, a Minister of chance, or a creature of whom Parliament had no experience. I was found among you when I was so honoured. I had been long known to you. In consequence, I obtained your support; when that support was withdrawn, I ceased to be a Minister. I was the creature of Parliament in my rise; when I fell I was its victim. I came among you without connection. It was here I was first known: you raised me up; you pulled me down.

— Frederick North, Lord North

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I was not, when I was honoured with office, a Minister of chance, or a creature of whom Parliament had no experience. I was found among you when I was so honoured. I had been long known to you. In consequence, I obtained your support; when that support was withdrawn, I ceased to be a Minister. I was the creature of Parliament in my rise; when I fell I was its victim. I came among you without connection. It was here I was first known: you raised me up; you pulled me down." in the context of "Speech in the House of Commons (7 May 1783), quoted in The Parliamentary Register: Or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons, Vol. IX (1783), p. 713" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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About Frederick North, Lord North

Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, KG, PC (13 April 1732 – 5 August 1792), better known by his courtesy title Lord North, which he used from 1752 to 1790, was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American War of Independence. He also held a number of other cabinet posts, including Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer.