A democracy, the realistic observer is forced to...

Quote by Irving Babbitt about feelings, democracy

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A democracy, the realistic observer is forced to conclude, is likely to be idealistic in its feelings about itself, but imperialistic about its practice.

Irving Babbitt
Quote by Irving Babbitt about feelings, democracy.
Irving Babbitt

Irving Babbitt 1865-1933, american Critic

Was born on: 02 aug 1865.
Died on 15 jul 1933, at 67 years old.
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