Thomas Cooper, (1759-1839) Anglo-American economist, college president and political philosopher Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Thomas Cooper quotesThomas Cooper QuotesThomas Cooper The law, unfortunately, has always been retained on the side of power; laws have uniformly been enacted for the protection and perpetuation of power.~ Thomas Cooper Every politician, every member of the clerical profession, ought to incur the reasonable suspicion of being an interested supporter of false doctrines, who becomes angry at opposition, and endeavors to cast an odium on free inquiry. Fraud and falsehood only dread examination. Truth invites it.~ Thomas Cooper Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print