No civilized society can long exist, with an active power in its bosom that is stronger than the law. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes active bosom civilize
It is a besetting vice of democracies to substitute public opinion for law. This is the usual form in which masses of men exhibit their tyranny. James F. Cooper besetdemocracyexhibit Change image and share on social
Slavery is no more sinful, by the Christian code, than it is sinful to wear a whole coat, while another is in tatters, to eat a better meal than a neighbor, or otherwise to enjoy ease and plenty, while our fellow creatures are suffering and in want. James F. Cooper christiancoatcode share on social
Systems are to be appreciated by their general effects, and not by particular exceptions. James F. Cooper appreciateeffectexception Change image and share on social
The mere process of growing old together will make the slightest acquaintance seem a bosom friend. Ed Koch acquaintancebosomfriend Change image and share on social
Free and civilized societies do not hold prisoners incommunicado. Tom McClintock civilizefreehold Change image and share on social
Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic. Joseph B. Wirthlin activecharacteristicperseverance Change image and share on social