There is always a certain meanness in the argument of conservatism, joined with a certain superiority in its fact.

The attraction and superiority of California are in its days. It has better days & more of them, than any other country.

Conservatism is more candid to behold another's worth; reform more disposed to maintain and increase its own. The Conservative

Reform is affirmative, conservatism negative; conservatism goes for comfort, reform for truth. The Conservative

If I know your sect, I anticipate your argument

Conservatism makes no poetry, breathes no prayer, has no invention; it is all memory. Reform has no gratitude, no prudence, no husbandry. The Conservative