Your empire is now like a tyranny: it may have been wrong to take it; it is certainly dangerous to let it go. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes dangerous empire tyranny
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. Pericles couragedefendfreedom Change image and share on social
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. Pericles interestpolitic Change image and share on social
Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all. Pericles expressideaknowledge Change image and share on social
The question is not whether Tibet should be independent but the extent of the autonomy that it is allowed. Tibet has been firmly ensconced as part of the Chinese empire since the Qing dynasty's military intervention in Tibet in the early 18th century. Martin Jacques 18thallowautonomy share on social
To set up as a standard of public morality a notion which can neither be defined nor conceived is to open the door to every kind of tyranny. Simone Weil conceivedefinedoor Change image and share on social
It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly. Pierce Brosnan badlydangerousgood Change image and share on social