The foundation of democracy is the sense of spiritual independence which nerves the individual to stand alone against the powers of this world. - R. H. Tawney

Transference from the primary school to higher education should depend solely upon whether it is likely to be for the benefit of the children concerned.

A society which reverences the attainment of riches as the supreme felicity will naturally be disposed to regard the poor as damned in the next world, if only to justify itself for making their life a hell in this.

Virtues are often conquered by vices, but their rout is most complete when it is inflicted by other virtues, more militant, more efficient, or more congenial.