Few of the many wise apothegms which have been uttered have prevented a single foolish action. Thomas Babington Macaulay actionapothegmfoolish Change image and share on social
Persecution produced its natural effect on them. It found them a sect; it made them a faction. Thomas Babington Macaulay effectfactionfind Change image and share on social
He had a wonderful talent for packing thought close, and rendering it portable. Thomas Babington Macaulay closepackportable Change image and share on social
Turn where we may, within, around, the voice of great events is proclaiming to us, Reform, that you may preserve! Thomas Babington Macaulay eventgreatpreserve Change image and share on social
And how can man die better than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his Gods? Thomas Babington Macaulay ashedieface Change image and share on social
An acre in Middlesex is better than a principality in Utopia. Thomas Babington Macaulay acremiddlesexprincipality Change image and share on social
The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it. Thomas Babington Macaulay abuseboundlesshigh Change image and share on social
The puritan hated bear baiting, not because it gave pain to the bear, but because it gave pleasure to the spectators. Thomas Babington Macaulay baitbeargive Change image and share on social
None of the modes by which a magistrate is appointed, popular election, the accident of the lot, or the accident of birth, affords, as far as we can perceive, much security for his being wiser than any of his neighbours. Thomas Babington Macaulay accidentaffordappoint share on social
American democracy must be a failure because it places the supreme authority in the hands of the poorest and most ignorant part of the society. Thomas Babington Macaulay americanauthoritydemocracy Change image and share on social
