We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs, not as a harmless, but as a useless character; and if few of us are originators, we are all sound judges of a policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion, not discussion, but... ... Outlines of the History of Education - Página 42por George Washington Andrew Luckey - 1916 - 199 páginasVista completa - Acerca de este libro
| Anna Garlin Spencer - 1923 - 338 páginas
...household, and even those engaged in business have a fair idea of politics. "The great impediment to right action is, in our opinion, not discussion, but the want of that knowledge which may be gained by discussion. "We do good to our neighbors not upon a calculation of interest but in... | |
| 1881 - 534 páginas
...but as a useless, character ; and if few of us are originators, we are all sound judges of a policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion,...courageous from ignorance but hesitate upon reflection. And they are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits, who, having the clearest sense both of the... | |
| Thucydides - 1881 - 742 páginas
...of generous I. ... confidence that knowledge which is gained by discussion preparatory of freedom. to action. For we have a peculiar power of thinking...courageous from ignorance but hesitate upon reflection. And they are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits who, having the clearest sense both of the pains... | |
| Griffith, Farran, Browne and co - 1883 - 392 páginas
...but as a useless character ; and if few of us are originators, we are all sound judges of a policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion,...courageous from ignorance, but hesitate upon reflection. And they are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits, who, having the clearest sense both of the... | |
| Thucydides - 1883 - 732 páginas
...ofUfreeIiom. useless character ; and if few of us are originators, we are all sound judges of a policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion,...courageous from ignorance but hesitate upon reflection. And they are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits who, having the clearest sense both of the pains... | |
| William Cleaver Wilkinson - 1884 - 350 páginas
...but as a useless character ; and if few of us are originators, we are all sound judges of a policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion,...gained by discussion preparatory to action. For we have *. peculiar power of thinking before we act, and of acting too, whereas other men are courageous from... | |
| William Cleaver Wilkinson - 1884 - 344 páginas
...but as a useless character ; and if few of us are originators, we are all sound judges of a policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion, not discussion, but the want of that know ledge which is gained by discussion preparatory to action. For we have a peculiar power of thinking... | |
| George Park Fisher - 1885 - 778 páginas
...harmless, but as a useless character; and, if few of us are originators, we arc all sound judges of policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion,...courageous from ignorance, but hesitate upon reflection. And they are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits who, having the clearest sense both of the pnhis... | |
| George Park Fisher - 1885 - 786 páginas
...harmless, but as a useless character; and, if few of us are originators, we arc all sound judges of policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion,...before we act, and of acting too: whereas other men arc courageous from ignorance, but hesitate upon reflection. And they are surely to be esteemed the... | |
| George Park Fisher - 1885 - 788 páginas
...harmless, but as a useless character; and, if few of us are originators, we arc all sound judges of policy. The great impediment to action is, in our opinion,...knowledge which is gained by discussion preparatory 10 action. For we have a peculiar power of thinking before we act, and of acting too; whereas other... | |
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