Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right to do what we ought.The Political System of the Popes, The Rambler, n.s. 2, 1860
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John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton (1834-1902), was a British historian, politician, and writer best known for his historical research and advocacy of liberalism. He is particularly famous for his statement "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," which reflects his beliefs on morality and authority in politics. Acton was a prominent figure in the intellectual life of his time, contributing to various historical and philosophical discussions.
1834–1902·lived 68 years
Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right to do what we ought.The Political System of the Popes, The Rambler, n.s. 2, 1860
Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Learn as much by writing as by reading.The Study of History, 1895
History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.Lectures on Modern History, Project Gutenberg, 2006
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