Temple was a man of the world amongst men of letters, a man of letters amongst men of the world. Thomas Babington Macaulay lettermantemple 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 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
Many politicians are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool in the old story who resolved not to go into the water till he had learned to swim. Thomas Babington Macaulay evidentfitfool share on social
The gallery in which the reporters sit has become a fourth estate of the realm. Thomas Babington Macaulay estatefourthgallery Change image and share on social
The best portraits are those in which there is a slight mixture of caricature. Thomas Babington Macaulay caricaturemixtureportrait Change image and share on social
To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a god. Thomas Babington Macaulay aimexaltgod 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
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
As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines. Thomas Babington Macaulay advancecivilizationdecline Change image and share on social
