Quotes by Lord Acton (John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton) about Duty

1 quote by Lord Acton (John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton) about duty

Lord Acton (John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton) British Historian

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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