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William Cobbett (March 9, 1763 - June 18, 1835) was an influential English pamphleteer, writer, and radical. Known for his critical analysis of the political and social issues of his time, Cobbett's work had a profound impact on the social and political landscape of 18th and 19th century Britain.

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Famous William Cobbett Quotes

“A full belly to the labourer was, in my opinion, the foundation of public morals and the only source of real public peace.”

Real Moral Opinion Source Foundation Belly Labourers

Book:The Progress of a Plough-boy to a Seat in Parliament: As Exemplified in the History of the Life of William Cobbett, Member for Oldham

Source: The Progress of a Plough-boy to a Seat in Parliament: As Exemplified in the History of the Life of William Cobbett, Member for Oldham

“I set out as a sort of self-dependent politician. My opinions were my own. I dashed at all prejudices. I scorned to follow anybodyin matter of opinion.... All were, therefore, offended at my presumption, as they deemed it.”

Self Matter Politics My Own Opinion Politician Prejudice Dependent Offended Presumption Scorned

Book:The Progress of a Plough-boy to a Seat in Parliament: As Exemplified in the History of the Life of William Cobbett, Member for Oldham

Source: The Progress of a Plough-boy to a Seat in Parliament: As Exemplified in the History of the Life of William Cobbett, Member for Oldham

“Men of integrity are generally pretty obstinate, in adhering to an opinion once adopted.”

Men Opinion Integrity Adopted Obstinate Obstinacy Man Of Integrity

Book:Beauties of Cobbett

Source: Beauties of Cobbett

“From a very early age I had imbibed the opinion that it was every man's duty to do all that lay in his power to leave his country as good as he had found it.”

Men Country Age Found Opinion Duty Lays Every Man

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