Having still in my recollection so many excellent men, to whose grandfathers, upon the same spots, my grandfather had yielded cheerful obedience and reverence, it is not without sincere sorrow that I have beheld many of the sons of these… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
If the people of Sheffield could only receive a tenth part of what their knives sell for by retail in America, Sheffield might pave… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
It is not the greatness of a man's means that makes him independent, so much as the smallness of his wants. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
There never yet was, and never will be, a nation permanently great, consisting, for the greater part, of wretched and miserable families. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Protestations of impartiality I shall make none. Theyare always useless and are besides perfect nonsense, when used bya news-monger. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Never esteem men on account of their riches or their station. Respect goodness, find it where you may. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
DEAL is a most villainous place. It is full of filthy-looking people.Great desolationof abomination has beengoing on here. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
“He who can deliberately inflict torture upon an animal, in order to heighten the pleasure his palate is to receive in eating it, is… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request. It is by… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Having still in my recollection so many excellent men, to whose grandfathers, upon the same spots, my grandfather had yielded cheerful obedience and reverence,… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
It is by attempting to reach the top in a single leap that so much misery is produced in the world. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Free yourself from the slavery of tea and coffee and other slop kettles! — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
