Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right to do what we ought.
John Dalberg, Lord Acton (1834-1902) British historian, politician, writer
“The Political System of the Popes,”
The Rambler, n.s. 2 (1860-01)
Added on 28-May-20 | Last updated 19-Aug-24
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