Maxioms by John Acton
Far from being the product of a democratic revolution and of an opposition to English institutions, the constitution of the read more
Far from being the product of a democratic revolution and of an opposition to English institutions, the constitution of the United States was the result of a powerful reaction against democracy, and in favor of the traditions of the mother country.
By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty read more
By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty against the influence of authority and majorities, custom and opinion.
Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Liberty is the condition of duty, the guardian of conscience. It grows as conscience grows. The domains of both grow read more
Liberty is the condition of duty, the guardian of conscience. It grows as conscience grows. The domains of both grow together. Liberty is safety from all hindrances, even sin. So that Liberty ends by being Free Will.
Save for the wild force of Nature, nothing moves in this world that is not Greek in its origin.
Save for the wild force of Nature, nothing moves in this world that is not Greek in its origin.
