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 few have not strength to achieve great changes unaided; the many have not wisdom to be moved by truth unmixed.
Lord ActonGuard against the prestige of great names; see that your judgments are your own; and do not shrink from disagreement; no trusting without testing
Lord ActonAt all times sincere friends of freedom have been rare, and its triumphs have been due to minorities.
Lord Acton