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The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their…
Quote byOliver Cromwell · 1599–1658
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to Lawrence Crawford (10 March 1643).
English (original)
The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions; if they be willing faithfully to serve it – that satisfies. I advised you formerly to bear with men of different minds from yourself.
— Oliver Cromwell
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