Quote by Lord Melbourne
If it was not absolutely necessary, it was the foolishest thing ev

If it was not absolutely necessary, it was the foolishest thing ever done. – Lord Melbourne

Other quotes by Lord Melbourne
Other Quotes from
Reform, Correction
category

A reformer is one who sets forth cheerfully toward sure defeat. – Lydia Maria Child

Every reform, however necessary, will by weak minds be carried to an excess, which will itself need reforming. – Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The heart of every man lies open to the shafts of correction if the archer can take proper aim. – Oliver Goldsmith

Turn where we may, within, around, the voice of great events is proclaiming to us, Reform, that you may preserve! – Thomas Babington Macaulay

Random Quotes

I think the beauty of working with young people is they remind you of the spirit of acting and its just a big play. – Eric Bana

Category:
Beauty

I have no problem going on record with this and probably have gone on record with this before, there arent that many people who I respect. There just arent. – Marc Jacobs

Category:
respect

Romance is tempestuous. Love is calm. – Mason Cooley

Category:
Love

I hate women because they always know where things are. – Voltaire

Category:
Women