A vice sanctioned by the general opinion is merely a vice. The evil terminates in itself. A vice condemned by the general opinion produces a pernicious effect on the whole character. The former is a local malady; the latter, constitutional taint. When the reputation of the offender is lost, he too often flings the remainder of his virtue after it in despair.
Thomas B. MacaulayNo man who is correctly informed as to the past will be disposed to take a morose or desponding view of the present.
Thomas B. MacaulayThe Saviour of mankind Himself, in whose blameless life malice could find no act to impeach, has been called in question for words spoken.
Thomas B. Macaulay