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Henry Brooke (writer)
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Henry Brooke (1703 – 10 October 1783) was an Irish novelist and dramatist.
Quotes
Tyranny Absolves all faith; and who invades our rights, Howe'er his own commence, can never be But an usurper.
Gustavus Vasa (1739), act 4, sc. 1
For righteous monarchs, Justly to judge, with their own eyes should see; To rule o’er freemen, should themselves be free.
The Earl of Essex (1761), act 1
Cf. James Boswell, Life of Johnson, June 1784:
Who drives fat oxen should himself be fat.
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Category:1703 births
Category:1783 deaths
Category:Novelists from Ireland
Category:Playwrights from Ireland
Category:Universalists