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In all nations an exceptional man exists that compensates the deficiencies of the remainder. In those moments, when humanity is read more
In all nations an exceptional man exists that compensates the deficiencies of the remainder. In those moments, when humanity is found collectively in a state of decadence, there always remain those exceptional beings as point of reference.
The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. read more
Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men read more
A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers
We estimate the wisdom of nations by seeing what they did with their surplus capital.
We estimate the wisdom of nations by seeing what they did with their surplus capital.
Nations have recently been led to borrow billions for war; no nation has ever borrowed largely for education... no nation read more
Nations have recently been led to borrow billions for war; no nation has ever borrowed largely for education... no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization. We must make our choice; we cannot have both.
Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.
Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars.
Nations, like plants and human beings, grow. And if the development is thwarted they are dwarfed and overshadowed.
Nations, like plants and human beings, grow. And if the development is thwarted they are dwarfed and overshadowed.
A nation as a society forms a moral person, and every member of it is personally responsible for his society
A nation as a society forms a moral person, and every member of it is personally responsible for his society
