[380] God knows, etc. Why is this particularly true of a republic such as the United States?
[381] The incomparable advantage of animal spirits. Why does Emerson regard this as of such importance? In his journals he frequently comments on his own lack of animal spirits, and says that it unfits him for general society and for action.
[382] The sense of power. "I like people who can do things," wrote Emerson in his journal.
[383] Lundy's Lane. Give a full account of this battle in the War of 1812.
[384] Men of the right Cæsarian pattern. Men versatile as was Julius Cæsar, the Roman, famous as a general, statesman, orator, and writer.
[385] Timid maxim. Why does Emerson term this saying "timid"?
[386] Lord Falkland. Lucius Cary, Viscount Falkland, was an English politician who espoused the royalist side; he was killed in battle in the Civil War.
[387] Saladin. A famous sultan of Egypt and Syria who lived in the twelfth century. Scott describes him as possessing an ideal knightly character and introduces him, disguised as a physician and also as a wandering soldier in his historical romance, The Talisman.
[388] Sapor. A Persian monarch of the fourth century who defeated the Romans in battle.