Quotes by Acton, Lord

The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every cl >>

Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; no >>

Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral la >>

Quotations about Argument

Soft words are hard arguments. >>

Argument is conclusive... but... it does not remove doubt, so that the >>

Wise men argue cases, fools decide them. >>

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.

Acton, Lord