From early childhood his moral principles had struggled blindly with his interests, but he was certain of one law that ruled all others — masses of men invariably follow interests in deciding morals. Morality is a private and costly luxury.


The Education of Henry Adams (1907)

Henry Adams Quotes

From early childhood his moral principles had struggled blindly with his interests, but he was certain of one law that ruled all others — masses of ...

From early childhood his moral principles had struggled blindly with his interests, but he was certain of one law that ruled all others — masses of ...

From early childhood his moral principles had struggled blindly with his interests, but he was certain of one law that ruled all others — masses of ...

From early childhood his moral principles had struggled blindly with his interests, but he was certain of one law that ruled all others — masses of ...