Documentary Account of the German Union

"Should their error possess such warmth and activity? Should truth and the enlightenment of the spirit never be capable of warming human hearts? Should the wise alone be cold men, who are content to possess a jewel without glowing with the desire to make humanity happy by sharing it, 2) Humanity had indeed not asked for this happiness; and they could ask for it all the less, since the wiser among them understood quite well that this feigned happiness was merely intended for their ears and their purses. and thereby making it enjoyable for themselves? What a sad phenomenon that would be!

"No, men of the nation! 3) A new piece of flattery! The 'men of the nation' are thus the Enlighteners. May this shame never fall upon you or the truth!

"In the political world, there is action and reaction everywhere, and—in all cabinets The term 'cabinets' refers to the private advisory bodies or offices of high-ranking government officials and monarchs.—balance is the first..."