“Was not necessity the plea of every illegal exertion of power or exercise of oppression?...Necessity is the plea for very infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.”
Quote by William Pitt
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William Pitt
William Pitt, a renowned British politician, served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Born on May 28, 1759, in London, he passed away on January 23, 1806. Known for his exceptional leadership and reformist spirit, Pitt played a significant role in the political stage of 18th-century Britain. more