Who shall say that those poor peasants were not acting in the spirit we most venerate, most adore; that theirs was not the true heart language which we cannot choose but love? And what has been their reward? They have sent down their name to be the by-word of all after ages; the worst reproach of the worst men — a name convertible with atheism and devil-worship.


Letter IV - The Nemesis of Faith (1849)

James Anthony Froude Quotes

Who shall say that those poor peasants were not acting in the spirit we most venerate, most adore; that theirs was not the true heart language which...

Who shall say that those poor peasants were not acting in the spirit we most venerate, most adore; that theirs was not the true heart language which...

Who shall say that those poor peasants were not acting in the spirit we most venerate, most adore; that theirs was not the true heart language which...

Who shall say that those poor peasants were not acting in the spirit we most venerate, most adore; that theirs was not the true heart language which...