Book Quote by Lord Acton Download Open image “Be not content with the best book; seek sidelights from the others; have no favourites.” — Lord Acton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.0 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Book Books
Be not content with the best book; seek sidelights from the others; have no favorites — John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Copy Share Image
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The history of institutions is often a history of deception and illusions; for their virtue depends on the ideas that produce and on the… — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
A liberal is only a bundle of prejudices until he has mastered, has understood, experienced the philosophy of Conservatism. — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
Fanaticism displays itself in the masses; but the masses were rarely fanaticised; and the crimes ascribed to it were commonly due to the calculations… — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
In England Parliament is above the law. In America the law is above Congress. — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
There is not a more perilous or immoral habit of mind than the sanctifying of success. — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
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Character is tested by true sentiments more than by conduct. A man is seldom better than his word. — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
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