Men of integrity are generally pretty obstinate, in adhering to an opinion once adopted.
William CobbettThe tendency of taxation is, to create a class of persons, who do not labour: to take from those who do labour the produce of that labour, and to give it to those who do not labour.
William CobbettNever esteem men on account of their riches or their station. Respect goodness, find it where you may.
William CobbettI 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.
William Cobbett