We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic revolt who, in their eagerness to get rid of the husk of convention, disregarded also the humane aspiration.
Irving BabbittFurthermore, America suffers not only from a lack of standards, but also not infrequently from a confusion or an inversion of standards.
Irving BabbittA democracy, the realistic observer is forced to conclude, is likely to be idealistic in its feelings about itself, but imperialistic about its practice.
Irving BabbittAccording to the new ethics, virtue is not restrictive but expansive, a sentiment and even an intoxication.
Irving Babbitt