" Mindless," he says, " and arrogant, and neither in the material nor in the spiritual kingdom of noble or gracious stature, and ceasing to have a brave aspect." "The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete" by George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009

But not the less I mourn their shame, Who, mindless of thy gracious will, Call on the holy Father's name, Yet keep their brethren bondmen still. "The Freedmen's Book" by Lydia Maria Child