She thoroughly understands what no other Church has ever understood, how to deal with enthusiasts.
Thomas B. MacaulayI have not the smallest doubt that, if we had a purely democratic government here, the effect would be the same. Either the poor would plunder the rich, and civilisation would perish; or order and property would be saved by a strong military government, and liberty would perish.
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. Macaulay