The science of politics is the one science that is deposited by the streams of history, like the grains of gold in the sand of a river; and the knowledge of the past, the record of truths revealed by experience, is eminently practical, as an instrument of action and a power that goes to making the future.
Lord ActonThe issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people versus the banks.
Lord ActonThere 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 ActonI'm not a driven businessman, but a driven artist. I never think about money. Beautiful things make money.
Lord Acton