The man who prefers his country before any other duty shows the same spirit as the man who surrenders every right to the state. They both deny that right is superior to authority. Lord Acton authoritycountrydeny Change image and share on social
History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul. Lord Acton burdenhistoryillumination Change image and share on social
A wise person does at once, what a fool does at last. Both do the same thing; only at different times. Lord Acton foolpersonthing Change image and share on social
There is no error so monstrous that it fails to find defenders among the ablest men. Lord Acton abledefendererror Change image and share on social
Property is not the sacred right. When a rich man becomes poor it is a misfortune, it is not a moral evil. When a poor man becomes destitute, it is a moral evil, teeming with consequences and injurious to society and morality. Lord Acton consequencedestituteevil share on social
The issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people versus the banks. Lord Acton bankcenturyfight Change image and share on social
Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right to do what we ought. Lord Acton libertypower Change image and share on social
To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice. Lord Acton backlifelive Change image and share on social
