It is needless to say how great has been the influence of the doctrine of Evolution, or rather perhaps of the method of investigation to which it has given birth, upon the study of history, especially the history of institutions. Goldwin Smith birthdoctrineevolution share on social
But if anyone supposes that there was no commercial fraud in the Middle Ages, let him study the commercial legislation of England for that period, and his mind will be satisfied, if he has a mind to be satisfied and not only a fancy to run away with him. Goldwin Smith agecommercialengland 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
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
We must also be permitted to bear in mind that evolution, though it may explain everything else, cannot explain itself. Goldwin Smith bearevolutionexplain Change image and share on social
If it were a real effort to live in the Middle Ages, your life would be one perpetual prevarication. Goldwin Smith ageeffortlife Change image and share on social
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 apparentdanteenemy share on social
Rome was great in arms, in government, in law. Goldwin Smith armgovernmentgreat 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
