The man who prefers his country before any other duty shows the same spirit as the man who surrenders every right to the state. They both deny that right is superior to authority.
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This quote is just one of 14 total Lord Acton quotes in our collection. Lord Acton is known for saying 'The man who prefers his country before any other duty shows the same spirit as the man who surrenders every right to the state. They both deny that right is superior to authority.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral laws are written on the table of eternity.
This quote is just one of 14 total Lord Acton quotes in our collection. Lord Acton is known for saying 'The man who prefers his country before any other duty shows the same spirit as the man who surrenders every right to the state. They both deny that right is superior to authority.' as well as some of the following quotes.