The papacy again, representing the traditional unity of European civilization, has also shown itself unable to limit effectively the push of nationalism.
Irving BabbittA man needs to look, not down, but up to standards set so much above his ordinary self as to make him feel that he is himself spiritually the underdog.
Irving BabbittIf quantitatively the American achievement is impressive, qualitatively it is somewhat less satisfying.
Irving BabbittThe democratic idealist is prone to make light of the whole question of standards and leadership because of his unbounded faith in the plain people.
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