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Philosophical literature2 quotes
Hebraism and Hellenism,—between these two points of influence moves our world. — Matthew Arnold · 1868As for rioting, the old Roman way of dealing with that is always the right one; flog the rank and file, and fling the ringleaders from the Tarpeian rock. — Matthew Arnold · 1869Political literature1 quote
It is a very great thing to be able to think as you like; but, after all, an important question remains: what you think. — Matthew Arnold · 1861Sociology1 quote
Not a having and a resting, but a growing and a becoming, is the character of perfection as culture conceives it. — Matthew Arnold · 1869