1st Earl of Chatham

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    A proper secrecy is the only mystery of able men; mystery is the only secrecy of weak and cunning ones.
    Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)

    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)