William Pitt Quotes

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who posses it; and this I know, my lords: that where law ends, tyranny begins.

William Pitt

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: leader
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: May 28, 1759 - January 23, 1806

Topics

PowerLawTyrannyKnowMindsBegins

People all over the world know me as an Indian artist. I could have chosen any other country and wouldn't have had to go through problems claiming my citizenship. But it is India where my heart is and has always been.

Adnan Sami

HeartPeopleMeWorldProblemsKnow

I've had my run-ins with department stores, like Harrods, which stopped selling fur coats, but I found some there with fur trim, which is just as disgusting. Foie gras production is appalling - there's no excuse for selling it.

Joanna Lumley

SellingFurProductionCoatsJust

I personally don't feel the need to be radical for its own sake, but I probably couldn't if I tried anyway.

Jesse Eisenberg

FeelNeedOwnRadicalTriedI Tried

It's pretty amazing to me that we have had a space shuttle program that's lasted for 30 years - for one space shuttle. That's quite an achievement.

John M. Grunsfeld

AchievementSpaceAmazingMeYears

I've been a fan of Jack Vance since before I was in high school.

Ann Leckie

SchoolHigh SchoolHighBeenFan

I always choose music based on whatever the scene calls for, or whatever my mood is supposed to be.

Sinqua Walls

MusicChooseMoodAlwaysWhatever

It's easy to let your family suffer for your work. Many of us do this because we see our jobs as a means of maintaining our families. We have thoughts such as 'I need to make more money so that my kids can go to college debt-free.'

Travis Bradberry

WorkFamilyMoneyCollegeThoughts

In the context of interfaith encounter, we need to bring to the surface how our actual beliefs shape what we do - not simply to agree that kindness is better than cruelty.

Rowan Williams

KindnessBetterNeedCrueltyShape

I understand how success is judged and calculated in the coaching profession. That's really all I care about. You go about this business a certain way. Everybody has a certain style and opportunities that are presented to them during your career. When it's over, I'll be judged by that. I care more about the people I work with.

Mike McCarthy

WorkSuccessBusinessStylePeople

I believe that, as Americans, our freedoms come from God and not government, and include the rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Lisa Murkowski

LifeHappinessGodGovernmentRights

I ultimately have faith though, that good films will find their audience.

Joshua Leonard

GoodFaithFindWillAudienceFilms

The Mekons were kind of like the background music of my life.

Jonathan Franzen

LifeMusicMy LifeKindBackground

Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Quote by William Pitt