The National ReviewW.H. Allen, 1885 - Great Britain |
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Page 225
For the practical politician , then , it is really a most serious problem how to restore public opinion on the matter in question to its senses ; and the difficulty of the task is increased by a curious and not unamusing circumstance .
For the practical politician , then , it is really a most serious problem how to restore public opinion on the matter in question to its senses ; and the difficulty of the task is increased by a curious and not unamusing circumstance .
Page 267
... is at liberty , indeed , to enunciate the general principles which should underlie all political action ; but he is not at liberty to apply those general principles to particular instances , that is , to practical politics .
... is at liberty , indeed , to enunciate the general principles which should underlie all political action ; but he is not at liberty to apply those general principles to particular instances , that is , to practical politics .
Page 309
To pronounce a panegyric on the Church based upon practical considerations would be the easiest task in life ; but , as I have said , it has been pronounced over and over again by persons of various opinions , all better qualified for ...
To pronounce a panegyric on the Church based upon practical considerations would be the easiest task in life ; but , as I have said , it has been pronounced over and over again by persons of various opinions , all better qualified for ...
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