“Concession comes with better grace and more salutary effect from superior power.”
Quote by William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
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William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, was a prominent British statesman in the 18th century. Born on November 15, 1708, and died on May 11, 1778, Pitt was known for his exceptional political talent and reformist spirit. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and had a profound impact on the political, economic, and social development of Britain during his time. more
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