It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human nature, and to learn to look without wonder or disgust on the weaknesses which are found in the strongest minds.
Thomas B. MacaulayOur estimate of a character always depends much on the manner in which that character affects our own interests and passions.
Thomas B. MacaulayThe perfect disinterestedness and self-devotion of which men seem incapable, but which is sometimes found in women.
Thomas B. MacaulayEven the law of gravitation would be brought into dispute were there a pecuniary interest involved.
Thomas B. MacaulayNone of the modes by which a magistrate is appointed, popular election, the accident of the lot, or the accident of birth, affords, as far as we can perceive, much security for his being wiser than any of his neighbours. The chance of his being wiser than all his neighbours together is still smaller.
Thomas B. Macaulay