Quotes by Pitt, William




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"The press is like the air, a chartered libertine."

Pitt, William on journalism and journalists    Share


"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves."

Pitt, William on necessity    Share

"Don't talk to me about a man's being able to talk sense; everyone can talk sense. Can he talk nonsense?"

Pitt, William on nonsense    Share

"Poverty, of course, is no disgrace, but it is damned annoying."

Pitt, William on poverty and the poor    Share

"Poverty of course is no disgrace, but it is damned annoying."

Pitt, William on poverty and the poor    Share

"Unlimited power corrupts the possessor."

Pitt, William on power    Share

"Theoretical principles must sometimes give way for the sake of practical advantages."

Pitt, William on theory    Share

"Confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged heart."

Pitt, William on confidence    Share

"I return you many thanks for the honour you have done me; but Europe is not to be saved by any single man. England has saved herself by her exertions, and will, as I trust, save Europe by her example. "

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