Maxioms by John Acton
Far from being the product of a democratic revolution and of an opposition to English institutions, the constitution of the read more
Far from being the product of a democratic revolution and of an opposition to English institutions, the constitution of the United States was the result of a powerful reaction against democracy, and in favor of the traditions of the mother country.
History provides neither compensation for suffering nor penalties for wrong.
History provides neither compensation for suffering nor penalties for wrong.
The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it read more
The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it makes between these opposite principles, absolute power on the one hand, and on the other the restraints of legality and the authority of tradition.
Liberty is the prevention of control by others.
Liberty is the prevention of control by others.
By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty read more
By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty against the influence of authority and majorities, custom and opinion.
