1759-1806, British Statesman
Confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged heart.
William Pitt – [Confidence]
Don't talk to me about a man's being able to talk sense; everyone can talk sense. Can he talk nonsense?
William Pitt – [Nonsense]
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.
William Pitt – [Necessity]
Poverty of course is no disgrace, but it is damned annoying.
William Pitt – [Poverty and The Poor]
Poverty, of course, is no disgrace, but it is damned annoying.
William Pitt – [Poverty and The Poor]
The press is like the air, a chartered libertine.
William Pitt – [Journalism and Journalists]
Theoretical principals must sometimes give way for the sake of practical advantages.
William Pitt – [Theory]
Unlimited power corrupts the possessor.
William Pitt – [Power]