It means that through knowledge have come responsibility and hope, and through both, action. Edward Livingston More Quotes by Edward Livingston More Quotes From Edward Livingston By this act the president alone is empowered to make the law, to fix in his mind what acts, words, what thoughts or looks, shall constitute such a crime. Edward Livingston empowering law mind No nation ever yet found any inconvenience from too close an inspection into the conduct of its officers, but many have been brought to ruin and reduced to slavery by suffering gradual impositions and abuses. Edward Livingston slavery abuse suffering To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always. Edward Livingston cures comfort sometimes