Are we aware of our obligations to a mob It is the mob that labor in your fields and serve in your houses -- that man your navy, and recruit your army -- that have enabled you to defy the world, and can also defy you when neglect and calamity have driven them to despair. You may call the people a mob but do not forget that a mob too often speaks the sentiments of the people.
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I have simplified my politics into an utter detestation of all existing governments and, as it is the shortest and most agreeable and summary feeling imaginable, the first moment of an universal republic would convert me into an advocate for single and uncontradicted despotism. The fact is, riches are power, and poverty is slavery all over the earth, and one sort of establishment is no better, nor worse, for a people than another.Lord Byron
In solitude, where we are least alone.
Lord Byron
History is the devil's scripture.
Lord Byron
Though sages may pour out their wisdom's treasure, there is no sterner moralist than pleasure.
Lord Byron
Our thoughts take the wildest flight Even at the moment when they should arrange themselves in thoughtful order.
Lord Byron
Like music on the waters is they sweet voice to me.
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