If reason is a universal faculty, the decision of the common mind is the nearest criterion of truth. George Bancroft commoncriteriondecision Change image and share on social
By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy. George Bancroft commonconsentcrown Change image and share on social
Avarice is the vice of declining years. George Bancroft avaricedeclinevice Change image and share on social
Conscience is the mirror of our souls, which represents the errors of our lives in their full shape. George Bancroft conscienceerrorfull Change image and share on social
The best government rests on the people, and not on the few, on persons and not on property, on the free development of public opinion and not on authority. George Bancroft authoritydevelopmentfree Change image and share on social
In nine times out of ten, the slanderous tongue belongs to a disappointed person. George Bancroft belongdisappointperson Change image and share on social
The fears of one class of men are not the measure of the rights of another. George Bancroft classfearman Change image and share on social
The public is wiser than the wisest critic. George Bancroft criticpublicwise Change image and share on social
Where the people possess no authority, their rights obtain no respect. George Bancroft authorityobtainpeople Change image and share on social
Truth is not exciting enough to those who depend on the characters and lives of their neighbors for all their amusement. George Bancroft amusementcharacterdepend Change image and share on social
