We have no eternal allies and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and these interests it is our duty to follow.

Henry John Temple

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Realpolitik International politics Political theory

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Henry John Temple

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1848 1840s 19th century

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National leader Politician

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Temple, Henry John. Address in the House of Commons. House of Commons meeting. 1 Mar. 1848, Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK.

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