The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, cont. Reports and opinions while Secretary of StateTaylor & Maury, 1854 - United States |
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... means of calling the mismanagers to account ; but be glad to ob- tain subsistence by hiring ourselves to rivet their chains on the necks of our fellow - sufferers . Our land - holders , too , like theirs , retaining indeed the title and ...
... means of calling the mismanagers to account ; but be glad to ob- tain subsistence by hiring ourselves to rivet their chains on the necks of our fellow - sufferers . Our land - holders , too , like theirs , retaining indeed the title and ...
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... means of cor- recting their ill effects . But I know also , that laws and institu- tions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind . As that becomes more developed , more enlightened , as new discoveries are made , new ...
... means of cor- recting their ill effects . But I know also , that laws and institu- tions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind . As that becomes more developed , more enlightened , as new discoveries are made , new ...
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... means of breaking up a cabal , when such a one gets possession of the bench . When this takes place , it becomes the most afflicting of tyrannies , because its pow- ers are so various , and exercised on everything most immediately ...
... means of breaking up a cabal , when such a one gets possession of the bench . When this takes place , it becomes the most afflicting of tyrannies , because its pow- ers are so various , and exercised on everything most immediately ...
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... mean , when I began my letter , to have indulged my pen so far on subjects with which I have long ceased to have connection ; but it may do good , and I will let it go , for although what I write is from no personal privity with the ...
... mean , when I began my letter , to have indulged my pen so far on subjects with which I have long ceased to have connection ; but it may do good , and I will let it go , for although what I write is from no personal privity with the ...
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... means of acting on their agents . In this example then , let us read a lesson for ourselves , and not " go and do likewise . " Since writing my letter of July the 12th , I have been told , that on the question of equal representation ...
... means of acting on their agents . In this example then , let us read a lesson for ourselves , and not " go and do likewise . " Since writing my letter of July the 12th , I have been told , that on the question of equal representation ...
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Page 13 - These wards, called townships in New England, are the vital principle of their governments, and have proved themselves the wisest invention ever devised by the wit of man for the perfect exercise of self-government, and for its preservation.
Page 14 - Some men look at constitutions with sanctimonious reverence, and deem them, like the ark of the covenant, too sacred to be touched. They ascribe to the men of the preceding age a wisdom more than human, and suppose what they did to be beyond amendment.
Page 402 - Who to his plighted vows and trust has ever firmly stood ; And though he promise to his loss, he makes his promise good.
Page 636 - REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE ON THE PRIvILEGES AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Page 192 - The judiciary of the United States is the subtle corps of sappers and miners, constantly working underground to undermine the foundations of our confederated fabric.
Page 316 - Great Britain is the nation which can do us the most harm of any one, or all, on earth; and with her on our side we need not fear the whole world.
Page 196 - This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human mind. For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate error so long as reason is left free to combat it.
Page 263 - I look to the diffusion of light and education, as the resource most to be relied on for ameliorating the condition, promoting the virtue, and advancing the happiness, of man.
Page 26 - Two urns by Jove's high throne have ever stood, The source of evil one, and one of good ; From thence the cup of mortal man he fills, Blessings to these, to those distributes ills ; To most, he mingles both : the wretch decreed To taste the bad, unmix'd, is curst indeed ; Pursued by wrongs, by meagre famine driven, He wanders, outcast both of Earth and Heaven.
Page 192 - Having found, from experience, that impeachment is an impracticable thing, a mere scare-crow, they consider themselves secure for life ; they sculk from responsibility to public opinion, the only remaining hold on them, under a practice first introduced into England by Lord Mansfield. An opinion is huddled up in conclave, perhaps by a majority of one, delivered as if unanimous, and with the silent acquiescence of lazy or timid associates, by a crafty chief judge, who sophisticates the law to his...