Canada is said to have got its name from the two Spanish words aca and nada, signifying 'there is nothing here.'
Goldwin SmithThe mighty and supreme Jesus, who was to transfigure all humanity by his divine wit and grace-this Jesus has flown.
Goldwin SmithEvery one who has a heart, however ignorant of architecture he may be, feels the transcendent beauty and poetry of the mediaeval churches.
Goldwin SmithAmerica is supposed to be given over to ugliness. There are a good many ugly things there and the ugliest are the most pretentious.
Goldwin Smith