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Page 1
It affords no matter for very pleasing reflection to observe that our subjects
diminish as our laws increase . If I have the misfortune of differing with some of
my fellow - citizens on this great and arduous subject , it is no small consolation
to me ...
It affords no matter for very pleasing reflection to observe that our subjects
diminish as our laws increase . If I have the misfortune of differing with some of
my fellow - citizens on this great and arduous subject , it is no small consolation
to me ...
Page 7
If we had adverted to this , we never could consider the convulsions of a great
empire , not disturbed by a little disseminated faction , but divided by whole
communities and provinces , and entire legal representatives of a people , as fit
matter of ...
If we had adverted to this , we never could consider the convulsions of a great
empire , not disturbed by a little disseminated faction , but divided by whole
communities and provinces , and entire legal representatives of a people , as fit
matter of ...
Page 12
Some may think them matters of congratulation and complimentary addresses ;
but I trust your candour will be so indulgent to my weakness , as not to have the
worse opinion of me for my declining to participate in this joy , and my rejecting
all ...
Some may think them matters of congratulation and complimentary addresses ;
but I trust your candour will be so indulgent to my weakness , as not to have the
worse opinion of me for my declining to participate in this joy , and my rejecting
all ...
Page 16
But I would wish them , in this grave matter , and if peace is not wholly removed
from their hearts , to consider seriously , first , that to criminate and recriminate
never yet was the road to reconciliation , in any difference amongst men . In the
next ...
But I would wish them , in this grave matter , and if peace is not wholly removed
from their hearts , to consider seriously , first , that to criminate and recriminate
never yet was the road to reconciliation , in any difference amongst men . In the
next ...
Page 20
... English flesh and blood , than they do already . The public money is given to
purchase this alliance ; - and they have their bargain . They are continually
boasting of unanimity ; or calling for it . But before this unanimity can be matter
either of ...
... English flesh and blood , than they do already . The public money is given to
purchase this alliance ; - and they have their bargain . They are continually
boasting of unanimity ; or calling for it . But before this unanimity can be matter
either of ...
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| Title | The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2 The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Edmund Burke |
| Author | Edmund Burke |
| Publisher | Henry G. Bohn, 1864 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 21 Sep 2010 |
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