John Wilkes Quotes

“One man spat out at Wilkes, “I would rather vote for the Devil than for you,” to which Wilkes replied, “And if your friend is not standing?”
― Arthur H. Cash, John Wilkes: The Scandalous Father of Civil Liberty

“There was an office called the champion of England, which entailed none but ceremonial duties. The champion was to enter Westminster Hall on horseback, armed cap-a-pie, to challenge anyone disputing the king’s rights and to throw down a glove for any challenger to pick up. Three horsemen who represented the”
― Arthur H. Cash, John Wilkes: The Scandalous Father of Civil Liberty