The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2H. G. Bohn, 1864 - Great Britain |
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... 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 are seeking for pro- tection to English privileges in the arms of ...
... 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 are seeking for pro- tection to English privileges in the arms of ...
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... whilst success was very doubtful , how came they to be less so , since his Majesty's arms have been crowned with many consider- able advantages ? Have these successes induced us to alter our mind ; as thinking the season of victory not ...
... whilst success was very doubtful , how came they to be less so , since his Majesty's arms have been crowned with many consider- able advantages ? Have these successes induced us to alter our mind ; as thinking the season of victory not ...
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... whilst we lost an empire . If there be one fact in the world perfectly clear it is this : " That the disposition of the people of America is wholly averse to any other than a free government ; " and this is indication enough to any ...
... whilst we lost an empire . If there be one fact in the world perfectly clear it is this : " That the disposition of the people of America is wholly averse to any other than a free government ; " and this is indication enough to any ...
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... whilst the miserable trade which she is permitted to carry on to other places has been torn to pieces in the struggle . In this situation , are we neither to suffer her to have any real interest in our quarrel , or to be flattered with ...
... whilst the miserable trade which she is permitted to carry on to other places has been torn to pieces in the struggle . In this situation , are we neither to suffer her to have any real interest in our quarrel , or to be flattered with ...
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