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Page 11
Whilst manners remain entire , they will correct the vices . of law , and soften it at
length to their own temper . But we have to lament , that in most of the late
proceedings we see very few traces of that generosity , humanity , and dignity of
mind ...
Whilst manners remain entire , they will correct the vices . of law , and soften it at
length to their own temper . But we have to lament , that in most of the late
proceedings we see very few traces of that generosity , humanity , and dignity of
mind ...
Page 12
... deficient to her allies ; lofty to her subjects , and submissive to her enemies ;
whilst the liberal government of this free nation is supported by the hireling sword
of German boors and vassals ; and three millions of the subjects of Great Britain ...
... deficient to her allies ; lofty to her subjects , and submissive to her enemies ;
whilst the liberal government of this free nation is supported by the hireling sword
of German boors and vassals ; and three millions of the subjects of Great Britain ...
Page 24
The king ' s forces , it must be observed , had at that time been obliged to
evacuate Boston . The superiority of the former campaign rested wholly with the
colonists . If such powers of treaty were to be wished , whilst success was very
doubtful ...
The king ' s forces , it must be observed , had at that time been obliged to
evacuate Boston . The superiority of the former campaign rested wholly with the
colonists . If such powers of treaty were to be wished , whilst success was very
doubtful ...
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Our business was to rule , not to wrangle ; and it would have been a poor
compensation that we had triumphed in a dispute , whilst we lost an empire . If
there be one fact in the world perfectly clear it is this : “ That the disposition of the
people ...
Our business was to rule , not to wrangle ; and it would have been a poor
compensation that we had triumphed in a dispute , whilst we lost an empire . If
there be one fact in the world perfectly clear it is this : “ That the disposition of the
people ...
Page 31
... and not always to attempt violently to bend the people to their theories of
subjection . The bulk of mankind on their part are not excessively curious
concerning any theories , whilst they are really happy ; and one sure symptom of
an ...
... and not always to attempt violently to bend the people to their theories of
subjection . The bulk of mankind on their part are not excessively curious
concerning any theories , whilst they are really happy ; and one sure symptom of
an ...
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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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