The passages in which Milton has alluded to his own circumstances are perhaps read more frequently, and with more interest, than any other lines in his poems.
Thomas B. MacaulayAs freedom is the only safeguard of governments, so are order and moderation generally necessary to preserve freedom.
Thomas B. MacaulayThe good-humor of a man elated with success often displays itself towards enemies.
Thomas B. MacaulayIn the modern languages there was not, six hundred years ago, a single volume which is now read. The library of our profound scholar must have consisted entirely of Latin books.
Thomas B. Macaulay