Faction is to party what the superlative is to the positive. Party is a political evil, and faction is the worst of all parties.
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Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every individual body. Without health no pleasure can be tasted by man; without liberty, no happiness can be enjoyed by society
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| Birth: | 16th September, 1678 |
| Death: | 12th December, 1751 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Philosopher, Politician |
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Henry St. John was born in Battersea, London, England. He was an English politician and political philosopher. He was a leader of the Tories, and supported the Church of England politically despite his antireligious views and opposition to theology. He is best known as the philosopher of the Country Party. He educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford.
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