There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.
LORD ACTONThe true guide of our conduct is no outward authority, but the voice of God, who comes down to dwell in our souls, who knows all our thoughts, to whom are owing all the truth we know, and all the good we do; for vice is voluntary, and virtue comes from the grace of the heavenly spirit within.
More Lord Acton Quotes
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Democracy generally monopolizes and concentrates power.
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A public man has no right to let his actions be determined by particular interests. He does the same thing as a judge who accepts a bribe. Like a judge he must consider what is right, not what is advantageous to a party or class.
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Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end…liberty is the only object which benefits all alike, and provokes no sincere opposition…
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Socialism easily accepts despotism. It requires the strongest execution of power — power sufficient to interfere with property.
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Do not turn yourself from an end into a means-one does not justify the other.
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The strong man with the dagger is followed by the weak man with the sponge.
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The minority can seldom resist. But from the absolute will of an entire people there is no appeal, no redemption, no refuge but treason.
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Political differences essentially depend on disagreement in moral principles.
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To develop and perfect and arm conscience is the great achievement of history.
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Progress, the religion of those who have none.
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History provides neither compensation for suffering nor penalties for wrong.
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The test of liberty is the position and security of minorities.
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If there is any presumption, it is the other way against holders of power…power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
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Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
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A generous spirit prefers that his country should be poor, and weak, and of no account, but free, rather than powerful, prosperous, and enslaved.
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