The long term versus the short term argument is one used by losers. Lord Acton argumentlongloser Change image and share on social
There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion. Lord Acton attackbearcontrary Change image and share on social
Property is not the sacred right. When a rich man becomes poor it is a misfortune, it is not a moral evil. When a poor man becomes destitute, it is a moral evil, teeming with consequences and injurious to society and morality. Lord Acton consequencedestituteevil share on social
The man who prefers his country before any other duty shows the same spirit as the man who surrenders every right to the state. They both deny that right is superior to authority. Lord Acton authoritycountrydeny Change image and share on social
The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern. Lord Acton classdangergovern Change image and share on social
The one pervading evil of democracy is the tyranny of the majority, or rather of that party, not always the majority, that succeeds, by force or fraud, in carrying elections. Lord Acton carrydemocracyelection Change image and share on social
History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul. Lord Acton burdenhistoryillumination Change image and share on social
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton endhighliberty Change image and share on social