The persecuting spirit has its origin... in the assumption that one's own opinions are infallibly correct.
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Nationality: American Type: Philosopher Born: 1842 Death: 1901 |
In fact that is the struggle that most Americans - As rich as this country is, most Americans are very limited in their interaction with the world, unless the world comes to us in a very shocking way.
The book begins and ends with the visits to give the impression of a tunnel into their ancestors and family history. I believe in going backwards into the past - I felt I was digging a tunnel back to the past.

