Quotes of William Pitt Chatham - somelinesforyou

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

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

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ Unlimited power corrupts the possessor. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ Unlimited power corrupts the possessor. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ Unlimited power corrupts the possessor. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

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

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ There is something behind the throne greater than the King himself. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

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

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

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

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ Unlimited power corrupts the possessor. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ Theoretical principals must sometimes give way for the sake of practical advantages. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ Theoretical principals must sometimes give way for the sake of practical advantages. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

“ 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! ”

- William Pitt Chatham

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

- William Pitt Chatham

“ Unlimited power corrupts the possessor. ”

- William Pitt Chatham

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

- William Pitt Chatham

“ Unlimited power corrupts the possessor. ”

- William Pitt Chatham
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3