It is not the greatness of a man’s means that makes him independent, so much as the smallness of his wants. — 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
Sit down to write what you have thought, and not to think about what you shall write. — William Cobbett
The power which money gives is that of brute force; it is the power of the bludgeon and the bayonet. — William Cobbett
The very hirelings of the press, whose trade it is to buoy up the spirits of the people. — William Cobbett
From a very early age I had imbibed the opinion that it was every man’s duty to do all. — William Cobbett
It is by attempting to reach the top in a single leap that so much misery is caused in the world. — William Cobbett