Political Quotes

John Morley: Doubtless he had pondered much upon the law, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” It had entered profoundly into…

On the record
Doubtless he had pondered much upon the law, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” It had entered profoundly into his being, and formed a large part of it.
Said by
John Morley

Editor's note · Context

Morley notes the profound impact of the moral law on a person's character.

Share

More from John Morley

But Turgot was one of those severe and scrupulous souls, to whom a wicked promise does not cease to be degrading by becoming hypocritical.

gutenberg.org

I think they will commit a great error if they take this course.

gutenberg.org

Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.

gutenberg.org

There lay Ireland,—squalid, dismal, sullen, dull, expectant, sunk deep in hostile intent.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation