As a rule, our largest cities are the worst governed. Josiah Strong badcitygovern Change image and share on social
The rich are richer, and the poor are poorer, in the city than elsewhere; and, as a rule, the greater are the riches of the rich and the poverty of the poor. Josiah Strong citygreatpoor Change image and share on social
This is due partly to the fact that Americans are much better fed than Europeans, and partly to the undeveloped resources of a new country, but more largely to our climate, which acts as a constant stimulus. Josiah Strong actamericanclimate share on social
What if it should be God's plan to people the world with better and finer material? Josiah Strong finegodmaterial Change image and share on social
Furthermore, it is significant that the marked characteristics of this race are being here emphasized most. Josiah Strong characteristicemphasizemark Change image and share on social
Our aristocracy, unlike that of Europe, is open to all comers. Josiah Strong aristocracycomereurope Change image and share on social
Long before the thousand millions are here, the mighty centrifugal tendency, inherent in this stock and strengthened in the United States, will assert itself. Josiah Strong assertcentrifugalinherent Change image and share on social
Here, also, has been evolved the form of government consistent with the largest possible civil liberty. Josiah Strong civilconsistentevolve Change image and share on social
The city is the nerve center of our civilization. It is also the storm center. Josiah Strong centercitycivilization Change image and share on social
The time is coming when the pressure of population on the means of subsistence will be felt here as it is now felt in Europe and Asia. Then will the world enter upon a new stage of its history - the final competition of races, for which the Anglo-Saxon is being schooled. Josiah Strong angloasiacome share on social