Word: nation
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...they no longer controlled its central government. But when the northern states saw the south rushing into rebellion against our government, in order to set up an aristocracy of color and section, that deep instinct of self-preservation brought the north almost unanimously together in defense of the imperiled nation. Its instantaneous effect was to scatter the temporizing plans of old politicians. Those who previously had denounced and persecuted the anti-slavery minority, suddenly felt drawn into this wave of national sentiment, and now denounced the slaveholders and their allies of the north. Impelled by this tide of enthusiasm, Fietcher...
...John Brown. He was one of those Americans who foresaw that the conflict between the opposing forms of civilization was not only irresistible but was coming to a bloody issue in spite of all compromises and palliation. He saw that slavery must be destroyed or it would destroy the nation. And he was a man of such intrepid courage that he was willing to undertake in all calmness of mind what in another person would have been insanity. Invincible courage, even in a doubtful cause, is sure to inspire and find applause among other brave men. Thus when we honor...
Israel, said Dr. Faunce, was long an object of ridicule to the surrounding peoples as a nation whose one possession was a faith in God and a true religion. A nation or a man that has not learned to be laughed at with composure can never accomplish anything. The scoffer shuts himself up in the dungeon of his own mind. Knowledge and love and truth can come only to him that keeps his heart and mind open to receive them. It is pitiful to see a man who deliberately scorns the beauties of art or nature. Infinitely more pitiful...
...been the hunting-lodge erected by Louis XIII. This was added to by his son, who used it for a similar purpose, and who had the architect, Le Vau, add largely to the accommodations and change it into a residence worthy of the sovereign of a rich and powerful nation. Later Mansart set to work in his turn, and increased the size and splendor of Versailles around which, in the meantime, the king had caused a city to rise. The superb gardens and park, with their wealth of statuary, first in stone and lead, then in bronze and marble...
...able commander action is necessary as well as thought, together with a spirit of boldness and audacity which dares to hazard on its own ability the lives of a nation, and to brave misrepresentation and obloquy. Furthermore, the leader should possess sympathies so democratic, that, while above his followers, he may yet understand them and be one of them. True leaders are not cynics, but men who can aid and evoke in others bidden powers and hidden good...