William Pitt Quotes

Where law ends, tyranny begins.

Necessity is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it.

power

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

freedom

Now as to politeness...I would however venture to call it benevolence in trifles; or the preference of others to ourselves in little daily, hourly, occurrences in the commerce of life.

politeness

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

freedom necessity