James Russell Lowell

That cause is strong which has not a multitude, but one strong man behind it.

That cause is strong which has not a multitude, but one strong man behind it.

Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.

Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.

Toward no crimes have men shown themselves so cold- bloodedly cruel as in punishing differences of belief

Toward no crimes have men shown themselves so cold- bloodedly cruel as in punishing differences of belief

The idol is the measure of the worshipper.

The idol is the measure of the worshipper.

For there's nothing we read of in torture's inventions,
Like a well-meaning dunce, with the best of intentions.

For there's nothing we read of in torture's inventions,
Like a well-meaning dunce, with the best of intentions.