It is astonishing with how little wisdom mankind can be governed, when that little wisdom is its own.

It is astonishing with how little wisdom mankind can be governed, when that little wisdom is its own.

Every institution not only carries within it the seeds of its own dissolution, but prepares the way for its most hated rival.

Mankind is made great or little by its own will.

Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.

Literature flourishes best when it is half a trade and half an art.