The sublime teachings of Plato and Socrates--calculated in many respects to promote the best interests of the race--were limited in influence to a small company of listeners, or to the few who could obtain a copy of the costly manuscripts in which they were preserved.
He reflects on the limited reach of the teachings of great philosophers like Plato and Socrates.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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