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"The little I know of it has not served to raise my opinion of what is vulgarly called the Monied Interest; I mean, that blood-sucker, that muckworm, that calls itself the friend of government."

Chatham, William Pitt The Elder, Lord on finance    Share

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"The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail -- its roof may shake -- the wind may blow through it -- the storm may enter -- the rain may enter -- but the King of England cannot enter! -- all his forces dare not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement!"

Chatham, William Pitt The Elder, Lord on home    Share

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"There is something behind the throne greater than the King himself."

Chatham, William Pitt The Elder, Lord on royalty    Share

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"I cannot give them my confidence; pardon me, gentlemen, confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged bosom: youth is the season of credulity."

Chatham, William Pitt The Elder, Lord on trust
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