Politicians and ReligionBonaparte’s principle was, as he himself has often told me, to look upon religions as the work of men, but to respect them everywhere as...
The Pride of manXerxes was attempting to cross the Hellespont with his army: It was from Abydos to this promontory, then, that the bridges were built by...
Purity is hard to findThey say that when Sesostris died, his son Pheros inherited the kingdom. He performed no military feats, but was blinded in the following...
arrogance and prideThe worst excuse a soldier can make for declining service is that he once ranked the commander he is ordered to report to. Grant, Ulysses...
Danger of GloatingSoutherners were rejoicing and gloating after a Yankee defeat: The news of the capture of Holly Springs and the destruction of our...
Anabaptist baptismThen water baptism follows. Not that the same cleanses the souls but rather the "yes" of a good conscience toward God which preceded...
Napoleon Crowns HimselfNapoleon's coronation day: Then, when the appointed instant has come, and all are expecting this man who has never bowed the knee to any...
Intellectual ArroganceIn this Illustration we see how easy it is for the opinions of academics to mislead entire nations and the great cost of misunderstanding...