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The insular arrogance of the English character is a commonplace joke.

The insular arrogance of the English character is a commonplace joke.

Character, Arrogance, Corny

Goldwin Smith (1881). “Lectures and Essays”, New York : Macmillan

The natural barriers between England and Scotland were not sufficient to prevent the extension of the Saxon settlements and kingdoms across the border.

Goldwin Smith

Scotland, Kingdoms, England

Goldwin Smith (1881). “Lectures and Essays”, author by Hunter, Rose

Dante himself is open to the suspicion of partiality: it is said, not without apparent ground, that he puts into hell all the enemies of the political cause, which, in his eyes, was that of Italy and God.

Goldwin Smith

Eye, Political, Enemy

Goldwin Smith (1881). “Lectures and Essays”, New York : Macmillan