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To suppose such a thing possible as a society, in which men, who are able and willing to work, cannot support their families, and ought, with a great part of the women, to be compelled to lead a life of celibacy, for fear of having children to be starved; to suppose such a thing possible is monstrous.

William Cobbett

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 men driven from their fathers' mansions, or holding them as little better than tenants or stewards, while the swarms of Placemen, Pensioners, Contractors, and Nabobs... have usurped a large part of the soil.

William Cobbett

Men of integrity are generally pretty obstinate in adhering to an opinion once adopted.

William Cobbett

Never... esteem men on account of their riches, or their station. Respect goodness, find it where you may.

William Cobbett

Men fail much oftener from want of perseverance than from want of talent.

William Cobbett