National Ideals and Problems: Essays for College English |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 38
Page xi
... CRITICISM DEMOCRACY . . Moses Coit Tyler 158 James Russell Lowell 166 THE WORKING OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY • Charles William Eliot 178 THE SURVIVAL OF CIVIL LIBERTY . Franklin Henry Giddings 191 Citizenship and Patriotism PATRIOTISM ...
... CRITICISM DEMOCRACY . . Moses Coit Tyler 158 James Russell Lowell 166 THE WORKING OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY • Charles William Eliot 178 THE SURVIVAL OF CIVIL LIBERTY . Franklin Henry Giddings 191 Citizenship and Patriotism PATRIOTISM ...
Page 6
... criticism of life is commonly turned upon the personal differences between men , those of individuals , classes , or races . It usually exhibits an essentially narrow , hed- onistic motive . In this country , on the other hand , the ...
... criticism of life is commonly turned upon the personal differences between men , those of individuals , classes , or races . It usually exhibits an essentially narrow , hed- onistic motive . In this country , on the other hand , the ...
Page 13
... criticism rests upon a conception of the very great difference of one indi- vidual from another . As applied to life ... critic would not really know his cautious trade if he ventured to forecast his limits . The most reasonable judgment ...
... criticism rests upon a conception of the very great difference of one indi- vidual from another . As applied to life ... critic would not really know his cautious trade if he ventured to forecast his limits . The most reasonable judgment ...
Page 14
... criticism . Since 1892 he has been a professor in the English department of Columbia University . The discussion of American character , which is here given , supplements the selection from Shaler in approaching the matter from a ...
... criticism . Since 1892 he has been a professor in the English department of Columbia University . The discussion of American character , which is here given , supplements the selection from Shaler in approaching the matter from a ...
Page 17
... critic revealed an un- expected insight when he asserted that the passion of American life was not so much the use of money as a delight in the conquest of it . Many an American man of affairs would admit without hesitation that he ...
... critic revealed an un- expected insight when he asserted that the passion of American life was not so much the use of money as a delight in the conquest of it . Many an American man of affairs would admit without hesitation that he ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
1From Allies Ameri Anglo-Saxon autocracy become believe century character citizens civilization common Congress Constitution criticism danger Davidson College Declaration Declaration of Independence democracy democratic Dukhobors duty Emerson England English equality Europe evil fact faith feeling fighting force foreign France Franklin FRANKLIN HENRY GIDDINGS FRANKLIN KNIGHT LANE freedom frontier German give Goethe Herbert Croly hope human idea ideals immigrant Independence individual industrial influence instinctive patriotism institutions intelligent interests justice labor land league less liberty Lincoln live mankind means ment millions mind Monroe Doctrine moral nation nature never opinion organization party passion peace political practical President principles question race republic Revolution Russia schools sense Serbia slavery social society Spain spirit temper things thought tion titmouse true truth Union United University wealth whole writing
Popular passages
Page 114 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 350 - Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness remain in the fruitful field. And the work of righteousness shall be peace ; And the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Page 142 - With a profound sense of the solemn and even tragical character of the step I am taking and of the grave responsibilities which it involves, but in unhesitating obedience to what I deem my constitutional duty, I advise that the Congress declare the recent course of the Imperial German Government to be in fact nothing less than war against the government and people of the United States...
Page 214 - Hence frequent collisions, obstinate, envenomed, and bloody contests. The nation, prompted by ill-will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the government, contrary to the best calculations of policy. The government sometimes participates in the national propensity, and adopts through passion, what reason would reject ; at other times it makes the animosity of the nation subservient to projects of hostility instigated by pride, ambition, and other sinister and pernicious motives. The peace often,...
Page 127 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise, and in the arrangements by which they may terminate, the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European power.
Page 112 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country, for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Page 137 - At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented.
Page 124 - In relation to the still subsisting War in Europe, my Proclamation of the 22d of April 1793 is the index to my plan. — Sanctioned by your approving voice and by that of Your Representatives in both Houses of Congress, the spirit of that measure has continually governed me : — uninfluenced by any attempts to deter or divert me from it. After deliberate examination with the...
Page 140 - The new policy has swept every restriction aside. Vessels of every kind, whatever their flag, their character, their cargo, their destination, their errand, have been ruthlessly sent to the bottom without warning and without thought of help or mercy for those on board, the vessels of friendly neutrals, along with those of belligerents. Even hospital ships and ships carrying relief to the sorely bereaved and stricken people of Belgium...
Page 72 - I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens, the benign influence of good laws under a free Government — the ever favorite object of my heart — and the happy reward, as I trust, of our mutual cares, labors, and dangers.