The Ruling Element
"Jason and His Men."
What constitutes a state?Not high-raised battlements or labored mound, Thick wall or moated gate;Not cities proud with spires and turrets crowned; Not bays and broad armed ports,Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies ride; Not starred and spangled courts,Where low-browed baseness wafts perfume to pride. No! men--high-minded men--With powers as far above...
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