Alexander Herzen/british Exile 1852

Famous quotes containing the words alexander herzen, herzen, british and/or exile:

    “Liberalism, austere in political trifles, has learned ever more artfully to unite a constant protest against the government with a constant submission to it.”
    —Alexander Herzen (1812–1870)

    “You can no more bridle passions with logic than you can justify them in the law courts. Passions are facts and not dogmas.”
    —Alexander Herzen (1812–1870)

    “It’s like the Beatles coming together again—let’s hope they don’t go on a world tour.”
    —Matt Frei, British journalist. Quoted in Listener (London, June 21, 1990)

    “Public employment contributes neither to advantage nor happiness. It is but honorable exile from one’s family and affairs.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)