William Pitt, (1708-1778) 1st Earl of Chatham, English Statesman, Orator Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 William Pitt quotesWilliam Pitt QuotesWilliam Pitt Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.~ William Pitt The poorest man may in his cottage, bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail, its roof may shake; the wind may blow through it; the storm may enter; the rain may enter; but the King of England may not enter; all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement.~ William Pitt Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print