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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What a world is this, and how does fortune banter us!
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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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