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Truth is the only merit that gives dignity and worth to history.
quote by John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton
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Polyhymnia
[Polyhymnia: Describing, The honourable Triumph at Tylt,
before her Maiestie, on the 17. of Nouember, last past,
being the first day of the three and thirtith yeare of
her Highnesse raigne. With Sir Henrie Lea, his resignation
of honour at Tylt, to her Maiestie, and receiued by the right
honourable, the Earle of Cumberland.]
[Polyhimnia. Entituled, with all dutie to the Right
Honourable, Lord Compton of Compton.]
Therefore, when thirtie two were come and gone,
Years of her raigne, daies of her countries peace,
Elizabeth great Empresse of the world,
Britanias Atlas, Star of Englands globe,
That swaies the massie scepter of her land,
And holdes the royall raynes of Albion:
Began the gladsome sunnie day to shine,
That drawes in length date of her golden raigne:
And thirtie three shee numbreth in her throne:
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poem by George Peele
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Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Lord Acton in letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton (3 April 1887)
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Learn as much by writing as by reading.
quote by Lord Acton
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Socialism means slavery.
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The greatest men, you can quote for everything.
quote by John Acton
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Liberty is the prevention of control by others.
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Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
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Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
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The long term versus the short term argument is one used by losers.
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