In minds of a speculative turn the historian is never considered of primary importance.

The principles which its facts illustrate are furnished him by human reason in philosophy, and by the divine reason in revelation.

The historical mind has never been considered in the world of thought as sovereign.

The philosopher is broad enough to study all ways leading to the full truth and joy of life, whether logical or traditional; but he knows that the study of principles is higher than that of facts.

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