'[their - the English] material existence is based on commerce and industry, and the English have undertaken the weight and responsibility of being the missionaries of civilisation to the world; for their commercial spirit urges them to traverse every sea and land, to create wants and to stimulate enterprise, and first and foremost to establish among them the conditions necessary to commerce, viz. the relinquishment of a life of lawless violence, respect for property and civility to strangers.'
8/13/13
Hegel
'[their - the English] material existence is based on commerce and industry, and the English have undertaken the weight and responsibility of being the missionaries of civilisation to the world; for their commercial spirit urges them to traverse every sea and land, to create wants and to stimulate enterprise, and first and foremost to establish among them the conditions necessary to commerce, viz. the relinquishment of a life of lawless violence, respect for property and civility to strangers.'
About Me
- Robert Lewis and Jennifer Hodson
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Jennifer believes we live in the garden of Eden and I believe that we are destroying it. Our saving grace is within ourselves, our faith, and our mindfulness. We need to make a conscious effort to respect and preserve all life.