Thus does greatness, once achieved, throw upon a past career a glory that dazzles the historian's eye; and the early steps of advancement are seen and described as unasked and unwished honors paid by a discerning public to modest and retiring merit.
Beveridge reflects on how historical figures are often viewed through a lens of glory that may not accurately represent their early struggles.
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The Constitution's enemies, thus far out-pointed by its perfectly trained and harmonious supporters, could delay no longer.
Is not liberty secure with us, where the people hold all powers in their own hands, and delegate them cautiously, for short periods, to their servants, who are accountable for the smallest mal-administration?...
I do not think the greatest things have been done for the world by its bookmen.
But an act universally recognized as criminal, such as robbery, murder, and the like, "is an offense against the community of nations.
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