Although he prudently avoids giving unnecessary offense, he defends writing that might anger his predecessors, because "it is better to fall into the hands of men than to abandon the function of a historian by covering up a loathsome sight by colours that conceal the truth".
It is better not (just) because it is more representative and democratically legitimate, but because it is better positioned to do its job – to deliver justice.
Europe no longer takes its civilization for civilization itself, no doubt because it is better acquainted with foreign cultures, notably Islam.
Those of us on the left who support the act because it is better than doing nothing loudly lament not only its omission of a public option, but more importantly the fact that it is not a single-payer, publicly financed, privately delivered, health-care plan.
Ms. Seely says she enjoys attending the local high school because it is better than other area schools, but she worries about its growing numbers.
"Because it is better for them when people are drunk.
"I came to Sweden because it is better than other countries," she says.
I asked for nice weather, because it is better for him when it is cooler.
"I go for foreign alcohol because it is better tasting and has brand value," he said.
I also like the business coverage because it is better focused and more human.
America's economy has been more dynamic than Europe's in recent decades not just because it is better at giving birth to companies but also because it is better at letting them grow.
