244 Quotes by Thomas B. Macaulay

We have heard it said that five per cent is the natural interest of money.

If any person had told the Parliament which met in terror and perplexity after the crash of 1720 that in 1830 the wealth of England would surpass all their wildest dreams, that the annual revenue would equal the principal of that debt which they considered an intolerable burden, that for one man of

Sense can support herself handsomely in most countries on some eighteen pence a day; but for fantasy, planets and solar systems, will not suffice.

Obadiah Bind - their - kings - in - chains - and -their - nobles - with - links - of - iron.

More sinners are cursed at not because we despise their sins but because we envy their success at sinning.

Half-knowledge is worse than ignorance.

Now who will stand on either hand / And keep the bridge with me?

History distinguishes what is accidental and transitory in human nature from what is essential and immutable.

Western literature has been more influenced by the Bible than any other book.