My Favorite William Pitt the Elder Quote.

Discussion in 'Politics' started by Jimbee68, Dec 15, 2025.

  1. Jimbee68

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    Like I might have said here before, I like this quote. Because it is also about equal access to the law. The poorest man's lack of money may not stop the rain from coming in his house, because poverty still existed in England then. But the laws of England would always stop the king from entering though.

    “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 through it—the storm may enter the rain may enter-but the King of England cannot enter.”

    William Pitt the Elder.
     
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