By some of the latter, indeed, were displayed evidences of panic unworthy of men, unmeasured, Irreflective, and therefore irrational; due largely, it is to be feared, to that false gospel of peace which preaches it for the physical comfort and ease of mind attendant, and in its argument against war strives to smother righteous indignation or noble ideals by appealing to the fear of loss,-casting the pearls of peace before the swine of self-interest.
"Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles"
Alfred T. Mahan
And among these defects should be counted a great ambition, a kind of harum-scarum and tumultuous activity, an Irreflective impetuosity of passion, and a dangerous lack of balance and judgment.
"The Women of the Caesars"
Guglielmo Ferrero
It cannot be denied that the transition from atrocious prosecutions to divine honors was somewhat sudden, but this is merely a further proof that Caligula was endowed with a violent, impulsive, and Irreflective temperament.
"The Women of the Caesars"
Guglielmo Ferrero