 It is liberty alone," says Mr. Gladstone in words of profound wisdom, " which fits men for liberty. This proposition, like every other in politics, has its bounds; but it is far safer than the counter doctrine, wait till they are fit.  The Old World and Its Ways - Page 305by William Jennings Bryan - 1907 - 560 pagesFull view - About this book
 | John Morley - Great Britain - 1903 - 668 pages
...the country is more fit for it, I should answer that the least danger is in going forward at once. It is liberty alone which fits men for liberty. This...than the counter doctrine, wait till they are fit. (4.) In truth I should say (differing perhaps from many), that for the Ireland of to-dav. the first... | |
 | John Morley - Great Britain - 1903 - 680 pages
...the country is more fit for it, I should answer that the least danger is in going forward at once. It is liberty alone which fits men for liberty. This...than the counter doctrine, wait till they are fit. (4.) In truth I should say (differing perhaps from many), that for the Ireland of to-day, the first... | |
 | Michael Davitt - Ireland - 1904 - 780 pages
...the country is more fit for it, I should answer that the least danger is in going forward at once. It is liberty alone which fits men for liberty. •...than the counter doctrine — wait till they are fit. "4. In truth, I should say (differing perhaps from many) that for the Ireland of to-day the first question... | |
 | John Morley - Great Britain - 1907 - 966 pages
...the country is more fit for it, I should answer that the least danger is in going forward at once. It is liberty alone which fits men for liberty. This...than the counter doctrine, wait till they are fit. (4.) In truth I should say (differing perhaps from many), that for the Ireland of to-day, the first... | |
 | Arthur Judson Brown - Missionaries - 1907 - 430 pages
...character can be developed only by the exercise of autonomy. " It is liberty alone," said Gladstone, " which fits men for liberty. This proposition, like...than the counter doctrine, wait till they are fit." The way to teach a child to walk alone is not to carry him until he becomes a man, but to let him begin... | |
 | United States - 1907 - 444 pages
...intelligence among the Indians T Have they not had the blessings of British rule for several generations 1 Why have they not been fitted for self-government?...This proposition, like every other in politics, has it bounds; but it is far safer than the counter doctrine, 'wait till they are fit.' " How long will... | |
 | Arthur Judson Brown - Missions - 1908 - 528 pages
...character can be developed only by the exercise of autonomy. " It is liberty alone," said Gladstone, " which fits men for liberty. This proposition, like...politics, has its bounds, but it is far safer than the counter-doctrine, wait till they are fit." The way to teach a child to walk alone is not to carry him... | |
 | George Shaw-Lefevre Baron Eversley - Great Britain - 1912 - 438 pages
...of the country is more fit for it, I should answer that the least danger is going forward at once. It is liberty alone which fits men for liberty. This proposition, like many others in politics, has its bounds ; but it is far safer than the counter doctrine — wait till... | |
 | Richard Henry Gretton - GT. BRIT. - 1913 - 476 pages
...the country is more fit for it, I should answer that the least danger is in going forward at once. It is liberty alone which fits men for liberty. This...politics, has its bounds ; but it is far safer than the counter-doctrine, wait till they are fit." l This was a fairly swift change in eighteen months from... | |
 | Richard Henry Gretton - GT. BRIT. - 1913 - 482 pages
...the country is more fit for it, I should answer that the least danger is in going forward at once. It is liberty alone which fits men for liberty. This...politics, has its bounds ; but it is far safer than the counter-doctrine, wait till they are fit." * This was a fairly swift change in eighteen months from... | |
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