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; all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement!
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This quote is just one of 9 total William Pitt The Elder quotes in our collection. William Pitt The Elder is known for saying '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; all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement!' as well as some of the following quotes.
Don't talk to me about a man's being able to talk sense; everyone can talk sense. Can he talk nonsense?
This quote is just one of 9 total William Pitt The Elder quotes in our collection. William Pitt The Elder is known for saying '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; all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement!' as well as some of the following quotes.