They had no conception of tribal unity, nor of a sovereignty which should include the whole.

If the Slav ever came under the despotism of a strong personal government, the idea must come from some external source; it must be imposed, not grow; for it was not indigenous in the character of the people.

It would be perfectly natural for them to submit to it if it came, for they were a passive people, but they were incapable of creating it..