Famous quotes containing the words insanity, defense and/or reform:
“Everything in Italy that is particularly elegant and grand ... borders upon insanity and absurdityor at least is reminiscent of childhood.”
—Alexander Herzen (18121870)
“Though a censure lies against those who are poor and proud, yet is Pride sooner to be forgiven in a poor person than in a rich one; since in the latter it is insult and arrogance; in the former, it may be a defense against temptations to dishonesty; and, if manifested on proper occasions, may indicate a natural bravery of mind, which the frowns of fortune cannot depress.”
—Samuel Richardson (16891761)
“And let Reform her columns roll.
With thunder peal, and lightening flash.
Well preach deliverance to the soul.
Mid proud Oppressions waning crash.”
—Ignis, U.S. womens magazine contributor. The Genius of Liberty, pp. 9-10 (November 1853)