"A democracy, the realistic observer is forced to conclude, is likely to be idealistic in its feelings about itself, but imperialistic about its practice."

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Source : Irving Babbitt (2005). “On Literature, Cultures, and Religion”, p.154, Transaction Publishers

Irving Babbitt

#Practice Quotes #Feelings Quotes #Democracy Quotes

“Youth is harmed by having wisdom thrust upon it. Youth must gather wisdom slowly, in laughter and tears.”

Source : Mrs. Patrick Campbell (1922). “My Life and Some Letters”
“Let the punishment fit the crime.”

Source : The Mikado act 2 (1885)
“Industry, economy, honesty and kindness form a quartet of virtue that will never be improved upon.”
“The conservative candidate who ignores moderates is as misguided as the moderate candidate who ignores conservatives.”
“I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.”
“The opportunities of the twenty-first century make those of us who care about cities feel like kids in a candy store: How will cities survive and lead the way in the transformation required to combat global warming? Resilient Cities gives us a road map for this epic journey upon which we are embarking.”
“I don't trawl record shops anymore. I usually hear music in bars or at friends' houses.”
“The termites have got me.”

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