It is worth noting the qualities this historian ascribes to them: they were fearless, high-principled, deeply versed in ancient and modern political thought, astute and pragmatic, unafraid of experiment, and-this is significant-"convinced of man's power to improve his condition through the use of intelligence.
( Barbara W. Tuchman )
[ The March of Folly: From Troy ]
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