1st Earl of Chatham

Famous quotes containing the words earl and/or chatham:

“For all men would be cowards if they durst.”
—John Wilmot, 2nd Earl Of Rochester (1647–1680)

“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!”
—William Pitt, The Elder, Lord Chatham (1708–1778)