William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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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

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Threats to freedom Freedom

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William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1783 1780s 18th century

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Pitt, William. Speech in the House of Lords. House of Lords meeting. 18 Nov. 1783, Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London, England, UK.

You cannot conquer America.

William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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America

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William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

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1777 1770s 18th century

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Pitt, William. Speech responding to a speech by Henry Howard who spoke in favour of the war against the American colonists. House of Lords meeting. 18 Nov. 1777, Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK.

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

William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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Nature of power Absolute power Power

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William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

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1770 1770s 18th century

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Pitt, William. Speech in the House of Lords on John Wilkes. 9 Jan. 1770, Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London, England, UK.