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Quote by William Pitt

“Confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged bosom.”

Quote by William Pitt

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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

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