Character is tested by true sentiments more than by conduct. A man is seldom better than his word.
Lord ActonGreat men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority...
Lord ActonIt is bad to be oppressed by a minority, but it is worse to be oppressed by a majority. For there is a reserve of latent power in the masses which, if it is called into play, the minority can seldom resist. But from the absolute will of an entire people there is no appeal, no redemption, no refuge but treason.
Lord Acton