 The meaning of words had no longer the same relation to things, but was changed by them as they thought proper. Reckless daring was held to be loyal courage; prudent delay was the excuse of a coward; moderation was the disguise of unmanly weakness; to...  Overland Monthly - Seite 6041885Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Sidney Blumenthal - 2006 - 440 Seiten
...of words had no longer the same relation to things, but was changed by them as they thought proper. Reckless daring was held to be loyal courage; prudent...nothing. Frantic energy was the true quality of a man." Above the Rule of Law AUGUST 5, 2005 JUST MONTHS BEFORE the London bombings, on visiting the Guantanamo... | |
 | 1905 - 936 Seiten
...to re-read what Thucydides had to say of popular standards in times of unrest in the Greek cities: "Reckless daring was held to be loyal courage; prudent...nothing. Frantic energy was the true quality of a man." No one has ever accused you of being among the "wiry logicians." Yet they, according to Cobden, make... | |
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