William Pitt the Younger Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Pitt the Younger.

William Pitt the Younger was a British statesman, born on May 28, 1759. He became the youngest Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1783, at the age of 24. Known for his political and economic reforms, Pitt played a crucial role in strengthening the British economy and modernizing the administration. He introduced income tax, tamed the national debt, and implemented legislation to suppress the slave trade. Pitt successfully led Britain during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Despite facing challenges and controversies during his tenure, Pitt's leadership and reforms established the foundation for Britain's future success. He passed away on January 23, 1806.

You may take from me, Sir, the privileges and emoluments of

You may take from me, Sir, the privileges and emoluments of place, but you cannot, and you shall not, take from me those habitual and warm regards for the prosperity of Great Britain which constitute the honour, the happiness, the pride of my life, and which, I trust, death alone can extinguish.

William Pitt the Younger

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