“The march of intellect is proceeding at quick time; and if its progress be not accompanied by a corresponding improvement in morals and religion, the faster it proceeds, with the more violence will you be hurried down the road to ruin.”
Quote by Robert Southey
Work
Sir Thomas More, or, Colloquies on the progress and prospects of society
This work is a collection of dialogues that delve into the philosophical and political ideas of Sir Thomas More, focusing on societal progress and its implications. more
Author
Robert Southey
Robert Southey, born on August 12, 1774, and died on March 21, 1843, was an influential English Romantic poet. Known for his poetry and literary criticism, Southey is considered one of the significant figures in the history of English literature. more
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