Thomas Babington Macaulay Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The highest proof of virtue is
to possess boundless power without abusing it."

by:	Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1859) [Lord Macaulay] 1st Baron Macaulay, British historian
Source:	review of Lucy Aikin, 'Life and Writings of Addison,' 1943
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Categories:	Power, Trust, Virtue
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-- Anonymous
-- Mike, Norwalk
Is there even one today with such power who would not abuse it? -- cal, lewisville, tx
Again, its rhetorical... -- RBESRQ
Yes there is, but few and far between. Are you one, a person of virtue. Look in the mirror. -- David, Orlando
There is only one who fits that category! JESUS, the Christ,AKA GOD Almighty! -- Duncan Campbell, Castleton, NY
That's why George Washington is still regarded as the most virtuous president America ever had... and why the Bush's, Clinton's and Obama's have shown they cannot be trusted with power. -- E Archer, NYC 1