 The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.  Democracy in America - Stran 214avtor: Alexis de Tocqueville - 1839Celotni ogled - O knjigi
 | Stacy A. Cordery - 2007 - 648 strani
...Washington's exhortation would become apparent if people did not forget to remember how he qualified it: 'The nation which indulges towards another an habitual...or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.' This is my credo." Borah fervently shared that credo. He went to his grave regretting that he could... | |
 | Richard Brookhiser - 2007 - 274 strani
...unnecessary ill-will, and the latter breeds favoritism. Both lead to a loss of judgment, and of self-control. "The nation, which indulges towards another an habitual...hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave"—a charged word for a slave owner to use. "It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection,... | |
 | Hesperides - 2007 - 246 strani
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