Quote by King George III

I can never suppose this country so far lost to all ideas of self-importance as to be willing to grant America independence; if that could ever be adopted I shall despair of this country being ever preserved from a state of inferiority and consequently falling into a very low class among the European States.

I can never suppose this country so far lost to all ideas of

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This quote reflects the speaker's belief that granting independence to America would be a grave mistake for their own country. They argue that doing so would signify a loss of self-importance and inevitably lead to a diminished status among European nations. The speaker expresses concern that allowing America to become independent would result in one's own country succumbing to a state of inferiority and being relegated to a lower position within the international community.

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