The Political Writings of John Dickinson, Esquire: Late President of the State of Delaware, and of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Том 2Bonsal and Niles, 1801 |
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... All these histories demonstrate the truth of this simple position , that to live by the will of one man , or set of men , is the production of misery to all men . * On the solid foundation of this principle , Eng- lishmen ( 5 )
... All these histories demonstrate the truth of this simple position , that to live by the will of one man , or set of men , is the production of misery to all men . * On the solid foundation of this principle , Eng- lishmen ( 5 )
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... truth , science , morality , and arts in general , in its diffusion of liberal sentiments on the administration of go- vernment , its ready communication of thoughts between subjects , and its consequential promoti- on of union among ...
... truth , science , morality , and arts in general , in its diffusion of liberal sentiments on the administration of go- vernment , its ready communication of thoughts between subjects , and its consequential promoti- on of union among ...
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... truth . Their union is composed of roman catholic and protestant states , living in the utmost concord and peace with one another , and thereby enabled , ever since they bravely vindicated their freedom , to defy and defeat every tyrant ...
... truth . Their union is composed of roman catholic and protestant states , living in the utmost concord and peace with one another , and thereby enabled , ever since they bravely vindicated their freedom , to defy and defeat every tyrant ...
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... truth , law , or right , have at length , deserting those , attempted to effect their cruel and impolitic purpose of enslaving these colonies by violence , and have thereby rendered it necessary for us to close with their last appeal ...
... truth , law , or right , have at length , deserting those , attempted to effect their cruel and impolitic purpose of enslaving these colonies by violence , and have thereby rendered it necessary for us to close with their last appeal ...
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... truths , because you are freemen who can bear to hear them , and may profit by them : and when they reach your enemies , we fear not the consequences , because we are not ignorant of their resources . or our own . Let your good sense ...
... truths , because you are freemen who can bear to hear them , and may profit by them : and when they reach your enemies , we fear not the consequences , because we are not ignorant of their resources . or our own . Let your good sense ...
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