No student of history can fail to see the moral interest of the Middle Ages, any more than an artist can fail to see their aesthetic interest. Goldwin Smith aestheticageartist Change image and share on social
The novelist must ground his work in faithful study of human nature. Goldwin Smith faithfulgrindhuman Change image and share on social
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 barrierborderengland Change image and share on social
Rome was great in arms, in government, in law. Goldwin Smith armgovernmentgreat Change image and share on social
There are the manufacturing multitudes of England; they must have work, and find markets for their work; if machines and the Black Country are ugly, famine would be uglier still. Goldwin Smith blackcountryengland Change image and share on social
The insular arrogance of the English character is a commonplace joke. Goldwin Smith arrogancecharactercommonplace Change image and share on social
It is evident that in the period designated as that of the kings, when Rome commenced her career of conquest, she was, for that time and country, a great and wealthy city. Goldwin Smith careercitycommence Change image and share on social
Yet for my part, deeply as I am moved by the religious architecture of the Middle Ages, I cannot honestly say that I ever felt the slightest emotion in any modern Gothic church. Goldwin Smith agearchitecturechurch Change image and share on social
Who can doubt that between the English and the French, between the Scotch and the Irish, there are differences of character which have profoundly affected and still affect the course of history? Goldwin Smith affectcharacterdifference Change image and share on social
