William Pitt Quotes & Sayings

I think I could eat one of Bellamy's veal pies. — William Pitt

Poverty of course is no disgrace, but it is damned annoying. — William Pitt

Theoretical principals must sometimes give way for the sake of practical advantages. — William Pitt

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

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who posses it; and this I know, my lords: that where law ends, tyranny begins. — William Pitt

Trade increases the wealth and glory of a country; but its real strength and stamina are to be looked for among the cultivators of the land. — William Pitt

If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms never never never! — William Pitt

The press is like the air, a chartered libertine. — William Pitt

Confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged heart. — William Pitt

Unlimited power corrupts the possessor. — William Pitt