Alex

“The Enlightenment began as a philosophical group of ideas with the common themes of reason and progress. Before it was ever referred to as a movement, a project, or a historical phenomenon, the Enlightenment was simply an idea; the idea that a better understanding of our world and the people who occupy it could lead to the progression of our species and the betterment of the human condition on earth.”
― Hourly History, Age of Enlightenment: A History from Beginning to End

“A British Lord named Acton once said that power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
― Matt Clayton, Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology and Roman Mythology

“If you stand by the pond and want the fish in it, you are better off going home to make a fish net than to continue standing by the pond.” —Dong Zhongshu”
― Henry Freeman, The History of China in 50 Events

“A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few. Ignoring these cries and failing to respond to this movement is simply not an option—for peace cannot exist where justice is not served.” —John Lewis”
― Hourly History, Civil Rights Movement: A History from Beginning to End