Canada is said to have got its name from the two Spanish words aca and nada, signifying 'there is nothing here.'
Goldwin SmithDante himself is open to the suspicion of partiality: it is said, not without apparent ground, that he puts into hell all the enemies of the political cause, which, in his eyes, was that of Italy and God.
Goldwin SmithNever had there been such an attempt to make conquest the servant of civilization. About keeping India there is no question. England has a real duty there.
Goldwin Smith