Thomas B. Macaulay Quotes:
Ocupation: Former Secretary at War
Life: October 25, 1800 - December 28, 1859
Birthday: October 25
Death: December 28
The best portraits are perhaps those in which there is a slight mixture of caricature; and we are not certain that the best histories are not those in which a little of the exaggeration of fictitious narrative is judiciously employed. Something is lost in accuracy; but much is gained in effect. The fainter lines are neglected; but the great characteristic features are imprinted on the mind forever.
source: John Morley, Thomas B. Macaulay (2016). “Machiavelli : the Founder of the Political”, p.94, Editions Le Mono
topic: History, Forever, Mind, Best History
