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British historian and political theorist, renowned for his profound insights into the relationship between freedom, power, and corruption. Lord Acton was one of the most influential thinkers of the Victorian era, and his works are still widely cited today.

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“Though oppression may give rise to violent and repeated outbreaks, like the convulsions of a man in pain, it cannot mature a settled purpose and plan of regeneration, unless a new notion of happiness is joined to the sense of present evil.”

Men Giving May Pain Purpose Evil Plans Notion Violent Tyranny Oppression Mature Regeneration Outbreaks

Book:The History of Freedom: Great Event

Source: The History of Freedom: Great Event

“The one pervading evil of democracy is the tyranny of the majority.”

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Book:The History of Freedom (and other Essays)

Source: The History of Freedom (and other Essays)

“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.”

Men Evil Poor Moral Rich Morality Consequence Sacred Property Misfortunes Rich Man Poor Man Destitute Moral Evil

Author:Lord Acton

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Born: January 10, 1834
Died: June 19, 1902
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Quotes: 153

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