The ultimate binding element in the medieval order was subordination to the divine will and its earthly representatives, notably the pope.

For behind all imperialism is ultimately the imperialistic individual, just as behind all peace is ultimately the peaceful individual.

A democracy, the realistic observer is forced to conclude, is likely to be idealistic in its feelings about itself, but imperialistic about its practice.

To harmonize the One with the Many, this is indeed a difficult adjustment, perhaps the most difficult of all, and so important, withal, that nations have perished from their failure to achieve it.

The industrial revolution has tended to produce everywhere great urban masses that seem to be increasingly careless of ethical standards.

The true humanist maintains a just balance between sympathy and selection.

If quantitatively the American achievement is impressive, qualitatively it is somewhat less satisfying.