Thomas B. Macaulay
Thomas B. Macaulay
Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, PCwas a British historian and Whig politician. He wrote extensively as an essayist and reviewer; his books on British history have been hailed as literary masterpieces. He was a member of the Babington family by virtue of his aunt's marriage to Thomas Babington...
history ends novel
History begins in novel and ends in essay.
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The Spartan, smiting and spurning the wretched Helot, moves our disgust. But the same Spartan, calmly dressing his hair, and uttering his concise jests, on what the well knows to be his last day, in the pass of Thermopylae, is not to be contemplated without admiration.
lying history gold
Facts are the mere dross of history. It is from the abstract truth which interpenetrates them, and lies latent among them, like gold in the ore, that the mass derives its whole value; and the precious particles are generally combined with the baser in such a manner that the separation is a task of the utmost difficulty.
art philosophy history
A Grecian history, perfectly written should be a complete record of the rise and progress of poetry, philosophy, and the arts.
history eulogy lasts
The highest eulogy which can be pronounced on the Revolution of 1688 is this that this was our last Revolution.
history done forgiven
He had done that which could never be forgiven; he was in the grasp of one who never forgave.
history forever mind
The best portraits are perhaps those in which there is a slight mixture of caricature; and we are not certain that the best histories are not those in which a little of the exaggeration of fictitious narrative is judiciously employed. Something is lost in accuracy; but much is gained in effect. The fainter lines are neglected; but the great characteristic features are imprinted on the mind forever.
history may incidents
A history in which every particular incident may be true may on the whole be false.
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We have heard it said that five per cent is the natural interest of money.
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The sentinel on Whitehall gate looked forth into the night.
confusion would-be behinds
Was none who would be foremost To lead such dire attack; But those behind cried "Forward!" And those before cried "Back!
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I shall not be satisfied unless I produce something that shall for a few days supersede the last fashionable novel on the tables of young ladies.
propensity venture
A propensity which, for want of a better name, we will venture to christen Boswellism.
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Obadiah Bind - their - kings - in - chains - and -their - nobles - with - links - of - iron.