Meandering we go . . .

Today is the birthday of John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton (January 10, 1834 – June 19, 1902), historian, moralist, politician, and writer. He was best known as Sir John Dalberg-Acton, 8th Bt from 1837 to 1869 and was usually referred to simply as Lord Acton.

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
- Lord Acton

"There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion."
- Lord Acton

"Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity."
- Lord Acton

"A wise person does at once, what a fool does at last. Both do the same thing; only at different times."
- Lord Acton

"I'm not a driven businessman, but a driven artist. I never think about money. Beautiful things make money."
- Lord Acton

"The issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people versus the banks."
- Lord Acton

"There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye."
- Lord Acton

"To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice."
- Lord Acton

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