Literary notes about liberal (AI summary)
The term “liberal” in literature carries a variety of meanings that shift with context. It is often used to describe generosity or abundance, as when promises or rewards are given in a plentiful, almost extravagant manner ([1], [2]). At the same time, “liberal” characterizes a broad, refined education or an enlightened mindset, reflecting intellectual and cultural ideals ([3], [4]). Its political or philosophical connotation appears when describing moderate or progressive attitudes, sometimes in contrast to more rigid viewpoints ([5], [6]). Additionally, the word can depict an expansive, inclusive nature in both individuals and institutions, while on occasion hinting at carelessness or excess in its application ([7], [8]).
- They handed, with loud shouts, the old women to the race-ground, and encouraged them by liberal promises to exert themselves.
— from Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World by Fanny Burney - "You can have as much good food as you want every day, and I will give you liberal wages too, if you will do your duty faithfully."
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - Cannot students be boarded here and get a liberal education under the skies of Concord?
— from Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau - Fame had before bespoken him most knowing in all valuable learning, and exquisitely skilled in the liberal sciences.
— from The Confessions of St. Augustine by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine - As it became known to the country, it was cordially approved as the most excellent and liberal of the American constitutions.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - He broke with the liberal Whigs and joined forces with the reactionary Tories.
— from English Literature by William J. Long - ejaculated Mrs. Sowerberry, piously raising her eyes to the kitchen ceiling: 'this comes of being liberal!'
— from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - But the promise was too liberal, and the provision too vague, to effect any general or permanent benefit.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
