Maxioms by Thomas Babington Macaulay
The object of oratory alone is not truth, but persuasion.
The object of oratory alone is not truth, but persuasion.
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?"
Ye diners out from whom we guard our spoons.
Ye diners out from whom we guard our spoons.
His imagination resembled the wings of an ostrich. It enabled
him to run, though not to soar.
His imagination resembled the wings of an ostrich. It enabled
him to run, though not to soar.
The sweeter sound of woman's praise.
The sweeter sound of woman's praise.
