WIST Quotations Has Moved!Oct 19

A quotation from William Pitt

It is true, the bill is said to be founded on necessity; but what is this? Is it not necessity, which has always been the plea of every illegal exertion of power, or exercise of oppression? Is not necessity the pretence of every usurpation? Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.

William Pitt (1759-1806) British Prime Minister (1804-06) [William Pitt the Younger]
Speech (1793-11-18), House of Commons, London

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Julie HowlinNov 15, 2023

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

Ten quotes from William Pitt the Elder, First Earl of Chatham, British Prime Minister and noted orator:

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2023/11/15-november-william-pitt-elder-quotes.html

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15 November: William Pitt the Elder Quotes

Born this date in 1708 was William Pitt the Elder, First Earl of Chatham, British Prime Minister and noted orator. Here are 10 quotes from h...

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Show threadHistory of ParliamentJan 6, 2023

January has arrived and we are all looking for an alternative to the festive mince pie. In 1783, William Pitt’s government was nicknamed after the temporary mince pie. Find out if this nickname was deserved👇 @GeorgianLords http://ow.ly/LKGV50LV0gV

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The Mince Pie Administration or Plum Pudding Billy

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History of ParliamentDec 23, 2022
Every December, the mince pie becomes a staple. But when January comes along, we're all searching for a different snack. In 1783, William Pitt’s government was nicknamed after the temporary mince pie. Find out if this nickname was deserved👇 http://ow.ly/LKGV50LV0gV
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The Mince Pie Administration or Plum Pudding Billy

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Claire BarnesDec 22, 2022

My first post here was 10 days ago, & the very first reply sent me down a fascinating #RabbitHole
🕳️ 🐇 to a #Britain in which #Tories push for a fairer society with a #MinimumWage & expanded #WelfareBenefits, & our most beloved novelist skewers their opponents. Relevant holiday reading?

Here's the conversation, long 🧵 - what an intro to #Fediverse!
https://h-net.social/@ClaireFromClare/109556329817289341

#JaneAusten #UKpolitics
#WilliamPitt #PoorLaws
#EdmundBurke #CatherineDeBourgh
#CharacterNames #PrideAndPrejudice

Claire Barnes (@[email protected])

@[email protected] Thanks for drawing my attention to the relevance of #PrideAndPrejudice to #UKpolitics today. 225 years ago #Britain had a #Tory #PrimeMinister pushing for a fairer society with a #LivingIncome & an expansion of #WelfareBenefits. He was supported by many enlightened landowners but undermined by proponents of low taxes, #TrickleDownEconomics, & #charity. All astutely observed by #JaneAusten! #WilliamPitt #PoorLaws #FairPay #MinimumWage #Edmund Burke #CatherineDeBourgh #SupportNHS

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Show threadClaire BarnesDec 22, 2022

@Tony_Meredith Thanks for drawing my attention to the relevance of #PrideAndPrejudice to #UKpolitics today. 225 years ago #Britain had a #Tory #PrimeMinister pushing for a fairer society with a #LivingIncome & an expansion of #WelfareBenefits. He was supported by many enlightened landowners but undermined by proponents of low taxes, #TrickleDownEconomics, & #charity. All astutely observed by #JaneAusten!

#WilliamPitt #PoorLaws #FairPay #MinimumWage
#Edmund Burke #CatherineDeBourgh
#SupportNHS

History of ParliamentNov 23, 2022

This #WatchWednesday is our video comparing William Pitt, 1st earl of Chatham, and William Pitt the Younger. Do they prove the proverb like father like son? Or are they total opposites? Find out below 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlSag6kzaqk

#WilliamPitt #PrimeMinister #18thCentury #19thCentury #Parliament #Politics @histodons @histodon #Histodons

Parliamentary Leadership: Father & Son, William Pitt, 1st earl of Chatham & William Pitt the Younger

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History of ParliamentNov 15, 2022

Born #OTD 1708, William Pitt, 1st earl of Chatham, Prime Minister 1766-1768. Pitt's character has been described as both 'irreproachable' and 'completely artificial'. Read more about Pitt and find out what you think is the better description...👇
http://ow.ly/Zfhx50LhC0Z

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PITT, William (1708-78), of Hayes, Kent | History of Parliament Online