Famous quotes containing the word poorest:
“The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail—its roof may shake—the wind may blow through it—the storm may enter—the rain may enter—but the King of England cannot enter!—all his forces dare not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement!”
—William Pitt, The Elder, Lord Chatham (1708–1778)
“Hospitality still survives among foreigners, although it is buried under false pride among the poorest Americans.”
—Jane Addams (1860–1935)
“The poorest service is repaid with thanks.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)