Maxioms by Lord Acton
Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear read more
Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity.
The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern.
The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern.
Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral laws are written on the table of eternity.
Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral laws are written on the table of eternity.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.
Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
