The United States has lost her unique position as a leader in the progress of civilization and has taken up her place simply as one of the grasping and selfish nations of the present day.


An imperial moment: in previous times of war fever, clear voices have called for a return to U.S. ideals, The Nation, December 23, 2002, No. 22, Vol. 275; Pg. 16

Charles Eliot Norton Quotes

The United States has lost her unique position as a leader in the progress of civilization and has taken up her place simply as one of the grasping...

The United States has lost her unique position as a leader in the progress of civilization and has taken up her place simply as one of the grasping...

The United States has lost her unique position as a leader in the progress of civilization and has taken up her place simply as one of the grasping...

The United States has lost her unique position as a leader in the progress of civilization and has taken up her place simply as one of the grasping...