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Absolute power1 quote
Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it. — William Pitt, Earl of Chatham · 1770America1 quote
You cannot conquer America. — William Pitt, Earl of Chatham · 1777Freedom1 quote
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom: it is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. — William Pitt, Earl of Chatham · 1783Nature of power1 quote
Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it. — William Pitt, Earl of Chatham · 1770Power1 quote
Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it. — William Pitt, Earl of Chatham · 1770Threats to freedom1 quote
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom: it is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. — William Pitt, Earl of Chatham · 1783