On the record
Even in the low and broken estate into which the moral areopagus of Europe had fallen in these days, it was a disadvantage to figure as the aggressor.
Said by
John Morley
Source
gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “Even in the low and broken estate into which the moral areopagus of Europe had fallen in these days, it was a…”
Editor's note · Context
Morley reflects on the disadvantages of appearing as the aggressor in European politics.
Share
More from John Morley
Individuals may recover from even serious sickness; it does not appear to be the way with governments.”—Mr.
If they, situated exactly as we are, decline to join, we are not bound single-handed to make up the deficiencies of the rest.
True merit once resigned, No trick nor feint will serve as well.
A rendering less apt for this occasion finds favour with some scholars, that true virtue can never be restored to those who have once fallen away from it.
Other voices in this conversation
