The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2H. G. Bohn, 1864 - Great Britain |
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... matter for very pleasing reflection to ob- serve that our subjects diminish as our laws increase . If I have the misfortune of differing with some of my fel- low - citizens on this great and arduous subject , it is no small consolation ...
... matter for very pleasing reflection to ob- serve that our subjects diminish as our laws increase . If I have the misfortune of differing with some of my fel- low - citizens on this great and arduous subject , it is no small consolation ...
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... matter of discussion under a commission of Oyer and Terminer . It is as opposite to reason and prudence , as it is to humanity and justice . This act , proceeding on these principles , that is , preparing to end the present troubles by ...
... matter of discussion under a commission of Oyer and Terminer . It is as opposite to reason and prudence , as it is to humanity and justice . This act , proceeding on these principles , that is , preparing to end the present troubles by ...
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... matters of congratulation and compli- mentary addresses ; but I trust your candour will be so in- dulgent to my weakness , as not to have the worse opinion of me for my declining to participate in this joy , and my reject- ing all share ...
... matters of congratulation and compli- mentary addresses ; but I trust your candour will be so in- dulgent to my weakness , as not to have the worse opinion of me for my declining to participate in this joy , and my reject- ing all share ...
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... 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 re- conciliation , in any difference amongst men . In the next place , it would ...
... 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 re- conciliation , in any difference amongst men . In the next place , it would ...
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... matter either of wish or congratulation , we ought to be pretty sure that we are engaged in a rational pursuit . Phrensy does not become a slighter distemper on account of the number of those who may be infected with it . Delusion and ...
... matter either of wish or congratulation , we ought to be pretty sure that we are engaged in a rational pursuit . Phrensy does not become a slighter distemper on account of the number of those who may be infected with it . Delusion and ...
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