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.

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

Unlimited power corrupts the possessor.

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.

Don't talk to me about a man's being able to talk sense; everyone can talk sense. Can he talk nonsense?

If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms never never never!

I think I could eat one of Bellamy's veal pies.