The strength of an argument lies in its logic, not in the au... - Catharine Macaulay

"The strength of an argument lies in its logic, not in the authority of the speaker."

Catharine Macaulay Philosophy

Historian Political Writer English 1731–1791

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"The tyranny of custom is a powerful thing, and we must be vigilant against it."

"History is a record of the follies and wisdom of mankind."

"Women are not naturally inferior to men; they are made so by a vicious education."

"Truth is the foundation of all virtue."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."