Thomas Babington Macaulay

The impenetrable stupidity of Prince George (son-in-law of James
II) served his turn. It was his habit, when any read more

The impenetrable stupidity of Prince George (son-in-law of James
II) served his turn. It was his habit, when any news was told
him, to exclaim, "Est il possible?"--"Is it possible?"

The object of oratory alone is not truth, but persuasion.

The object of oratory alone is not truth, but persuasion.

Parent of sweetest sounds, yet mute forever.

Parent of sweetest sounds, yet mute forever.

Then none was for a party;
Than all were for the state;
Then the great man helped read more

Then none was for a party;
Than all were for the state;
Then the great man helped the poor,
And the poor man loved the great:
Then lands were fairly portioned;
Then spoils were fairly sold:
The Romans were like brothers
In the brave days of old.

Everybody's business is nobody's business.

Everybody's business is nobody's business.