John Dalberg-Acton Quotes

Far from being the product of a democratic revolution and of an opposition to English institutions, the constitution of the United States was the result of a powerful reaction against democracy, and in favor of the traditions of the mother country.

John Dalberg-Acton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: historian
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: January 10, 1834 - June 19, 1902

Topics

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A lot of Democrats like to play the 'If we were Republicans' game. I usually hate it; I don't want to behave like the Republicans do.

Jennifer Palmieri

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Rather than subsidize 'American' exporters, it makes more sense to subsidize any global company - to the extent it's adding to its exports from the United States.

Robert Reich

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Teachers make a difference, and we would serve our students better by focusing on attracting and retaining the quality teachers by raising teacher pay.

Jeb Bush

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There is an unarguable downside to unbreakable encryption.

Michael Hayden

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When we played the Dodgers in St. Louis, they had to come through our dugout, and our bat rack was right there where they had to walk. My bats kept disappearing, and I couldn't figure it out. Turns out, Pee Wee Reese was stealing my bats. I found that out later, after we got out of baseball. He and Rube Walker stole my bats.

Stan Musial

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That's the thing about awards - it's for the people who do all the hard work behind the scenes. An award is just a clap at them.

Sia

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Every parent, no matter how cultured or sophisticated, will one day succumb to a child's pleas to visit Walt Disney World Resort.

Simon Van Booy

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My learning process is by eye alone; it's not at all scientific.

Miuccia Prada

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It's fun to play a character who lives on the edge, who is an ethical and moral mess, and is paying the price for some of his actions.

Josh Charles

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Mexico's making a fortune off the United States.

Donald Trump

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I find actors a little bit too self-conscious.

Chris Lilley

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If I do find myself walking up the aisle and dancing at my own wedding reception, I want the first dance to be both spontaneous and dramatic.

Anton du Beke

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