The effect of violent dislike between groups has always created an indifference to the welfare and honor of the state. Thomas Babington Macaulay createdislikeeffect Change image and share on social
Men are never so likely to settle a question rightly as when they discuss it freely. Thomas Babington Macaulay discussfreelyman Change image and share on social
We know no spectacle so ridiculous as the British public in one of its periodical fits of morality. Thomas Babington Macaulay britishfitmorality Change image and share on social
There is surely no contradiction in saying that a certain section of the community may be quite competent to protect the persons and property of the rest, yet quite unfit to direct our opinions, or to superintend our private habits. Thomas Babington Macaulay communitycompetentcontradiction share on social
The object of oratory alone in not truth, but persuasion. Thomas Babington Macaulay objectoratorypersuasion Change image and share on social
A good constitution is infinitely better than the best despot. Thomas Babington Macaulay constitutiondespotgood Change image and share on social
To punish a man because we infer from the nature of some doctrine which he holds, or from the conduct of other persons who hold the same doctrines with him, that he will commit a crime, is persecution, and is, in every case, foolish and wicked. Thomas Babington Macaulay casecommitconduct share on social
