We look about in vain for any semblance of the old authority, the old absolute, for any suitable foothold from which to get a running start. (Carl L. Becker)

We look about in vain for any semblance of the old authority, the old absolute, for any suitable foothold from which to get a running start.

Carl L. Becker

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