He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson in statecraft.


Literary essays; Among my books, My study windows, Fireside travels (ed. 1857)

James Russell Lowell Quotes

He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson in statecraft.

He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson in statecraft.

He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson in statecraft.

He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson in statecraft.