Allow that both of these bad parts are included in the Northern outlook, they do not explain the Ulster standpoint; and nothing can explain the attitude of official Ireland vis-a-vis with Ulster.
— from The Insurrection in Dublin by James Stephens
Civilization consists, in the minds of Americans, in just those views, theories, beliefs, and proceedings, which belong to the Great United States, and nothing can emanate from their government that is not in strict accordance with civilization,—their civilization.
— from History of the settlement of Upper Canada (Ontario,) with special reference to the Bay Quinté by William Canniff
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