When a benevolent mind contemplates the republic of Lycurgus, its admiration is mixed with a degree of horror.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Behold a republic standing erect while empires all around are bowed beneath the weight of their own armaments - a republic whose flag is loved while other flags are only feared.
It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.
One of the most notable traits of the Mexican's character is his willingness to contemplate horror: he is even familiar and complacent in his dealings with it.
'Exculpatory' is in the eye of the beholder.
There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.
True elegance for me is the manifestation of an independent mind.
No generous mind delights to oppress the weak, but rather to cherish and protect.
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.
At the heart of great leadership is a curious mind, heart, and spirit.
A benevolent mind, and the face assumes the patterns of benevolence. An evil mind, then an evil face.