'In a democracy,' said Mr Pinfold, with more weight than originality, 'Men do not seek authority so that they may impose a… — Thomas Babington Macaulay Copy Share Image
“If anybody would make me the greatest king that ever lived, with palaces and gardens, and fine dinners, and wine and coaches, and beautiful… — Thomas Babington Macaulay Copy Share Image
'In a democracy,' said Mr Pinfold, with more weight than originality, 'Men do not seek authority so that they may impose a policy — Thomas Babington Macaulay Copy Share Image
Charles V said that a man who knew four languages was worth four men; and Alexander the Great so valued learning, that he used… — Thomas Babington Macaulay Copy Share Image
The voice of great events is proclaiming to us, Reform, that you may preserve — Thomas Babington Macaulay Copy Share Image
“LARS Porsena of Clusium By the Nine Gods he swore That the great house of Tarquin Should suffer wrong no more. By the Nine… — Thomas Babington Macaulay Copy Share Image
“Then out spake brave Horatius, The Captain of the gate: ‘To every man upon this earth Death cometh soon or late. And how can… — Thomas Babington Macaulay Copy Share Image
“Pour, varlet, pour the water The water steaming hot! A spoonful for each man of us Another for the pot!” — Thomas Babington Macaulay Copy Share Image
