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Bowing under that high authority , and penetrated with the sharpness and
strength of that early impression , I have continued ever since , without the least
deviation , 30 in my original sentiments . Whether this be owing to an obstinate ...
Bowing under that high authority , and penetrated with the sharpness and
strength of that early impression , I have continued ever since , without the least
deviation , 30 in my original sentiments . Whether this be owing to an obstinate ...
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It generally argues some degree of natural impotence of mind , or some want of
knowledge of the world , to hazard plans of government except from a seat 15 of
authority . Propositions are made , not only ineffectually , but somewhat ...
It generally argues some degree of natural impotence of mind , or some want of
knowledge of the world , to hazard plans of government except from a seat 15 of
authority . Propositions are made , not only ineffectually , but somewhat ...
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Power and 30 authority are sometimes bought by kindness ; but they can never
be begged as alms by an impoverished and defeated violence . A further
objection to force is , that you impair the object by your very endeavors to
preserve it .
Power and 30 authority are sometimes bought by kindness ; but they can never
be begged as alms by an impoverished and defeated violence . A further
objection to force is , that you impair the object by your very endeavors to
preserve it .
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Everyone knows that the Roman Catholic religion is at least co - eval with most of
the governments where it prevails ; that it has generally gone hand in hand with
them , and received great favor and every kind of support from authority .
Everyone knows that the Roman Catholic religion is at least co - eval with most of
the governments where it prevails ; that it has generally gone hand in hand with
them , and received great favor and every kind of support from authority .
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He 30 governs with a loose rein , that he may govern at all ; and the whole of the
force and vigor of his authority in his centre is derived from a prudent relaxation in
all his borders . Spain , in her provinces , is , perhaps , not so well obeyed as ...
He 30 governs with a loose rein , that he may govern at all ; and the whole of the
force and vigor of his authority in his centre is derived from a prudent relaxation in
all his borders . Spain , in her provinces , is , perhaps , not so well obeyed as ...
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| Заглавие | Orations and Arguments by English and American Statesmen |
| Редактор | Cornelius Beach Bradley |
| Издател | Allyn and Bacon, 1894 |
| Брой страници | 378 страници |
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