“The practical effect of a belief is the real test of its soundness. Where we find a heroic life appearing as the uniform fruit of a particular mode of opinion, it is childish to argue in the face of fact that the result ought to have been different.”
Quote by James Anthony Froude
Work
Short Studies on Great Subjects: Second series
This book is a compilation of in-depth analyses and discussions on a range of important subjects, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of various themes and ideas. more
Author
James Anthony Froude
James Anthony Froude was a British novelist born on April 23, 1818, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on October 20, 1894. He is renowned for his historical novels and biographical literature, particularly for his descriptions of British historical figures and events. more
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