Occupation: Former Chancellor Of The Exchequer Birth: May 28, 1759 Death: January 23, 1806
Don't talk to me about a man's being able to talk sense; everyone can talk sense. Can he talk nonsense?.
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 though it; t….
Confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged bosom..
I think I could eat one of Bellamy's veal pies..
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..
Surely the principles of Christianity lead to action as well as meditation..
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..
Was not necessity the plea of every illegal exertion of power or exercise of oppression?...Necessity is the plea for very infringement of human freed….
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!.
Unlimited power corrupts the possessor..