Quote by: Philip Dormer Stanhope

You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.


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  • NamePhilip Dormer Stanhope
  • DescriptionBritish statesman and man of letters
  • AliasesPhilip Dormer Stanhope; Lord Stanhope
  • BornSeptember 22, 1694
  • DiedMarch 24, 1773
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionAuthor; Diplomat