Liberalism is trust of the people, tempered by prudence; conservatism is distrust of the people, tempered by fear.


As quoted in: S. A. Bent Familiar Short Sayings of Great Men (1887)

William Ewart Gladstone Quotes

Liberalism is trust of the people, tempered by prudence; conservatism is distrust of the people, tempered by fear.

Liberalism is trust of the people, tempered by prudence; conservatism is distrust of the people, tempered by fear.

Liberalism is trust of the people, tempered by prudence; conservatism is distrust of the people, tempered by fear.

Liberalism is trust of the people, tempered by prudence; conservatism is distrust of the people, tempered by fear.