The arrogance “In America I saw the freest and most enlightened men placed in the happiest circumstances that the world affords, it seemed to me as if a cloud habitually hung upon their brow, and I thought them serious and almost sad, even in their pleasures.”
This was published in a time of trouble and grief for me. Had I read it then, I would agree with it no less. An ever joyful culture is not only glib one, but and addicted one.
Very interesting article. Food for thoughts.
You write quite brilliantly.
You write quite brilliantly.
This was published in a time of trouble and grief for me. Had I read it then, I would agree with it no less. An ever joyful culture is not only glib one, but and addicted one.