Leo Strauss Quote

It is of the essence of traditions that they cover or conceal their humble foundations by erecting impressive edifices on them.


p. 31 - Natural Right and History (1953)


It is of the essence of traditions that they cover or conceal their humble foundations by erecting impressive edifices on them.

It is of the essence of traditions that they cover or conceal their humble foundations by erecting impressive edifices on them.

It is of the essence of traditions that they cover or conceal their humble foundations by erecting impressive edifices on them.

It is of the essence of traditions that they cover or conceal their humble foundations by erecting impressive edifices on them.