William Pitt Quotes and Quotations
Where law ends, there tyranny begins. Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. Unlimited power corrupts the possessor. 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!
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