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The other writer observes , “ Clearness , force and earnestness , are qualities that
produce conviction . True eloquence , indeed , does not consist in speech . It
cannot be brought from far . Labor and learning may toil for it ; but they toil in vain
.
The other writer observes , “ Clearness , force and earnestness , are qualities that
produce conviction . True eloquence , indeed , does not consist in speech . It
cannot be brought from far . Labor and learning may toil for it ; but they toil in vain
.
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At one period , Genius exerted its greatest force to promote the science of letters ,
and revelled in classic lore . Latterly , it has put forth its noblest powers upon the
mechanic arts , seized some of the mightiest elements of nature , and made ...
At one period , Genius exerted its greatest force to promote the science of letters ,
and revelled in classic lore . Latterly , it has put forth its noblest powers upon the
mechanic arts , seized some of the mightiest elements of nature , and made ...
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This was the signal for the colonel to rush on , and in a few minutes , he was
engaged with the whole savage force . Murphy took his station behind a large
pine tree , within twelve rods of the Indians , who lay in a ravine , directly below
him .
This was the signal for the colonel to rush on , and in a few minutes , he was
engaged with the whole savage force . Murphy took his station behind a large
pine tree , within twelve rods of the Indians , who lay in a ravine , directly below
him .
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The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free
government . Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon
attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote , then , as an object of
primary ...
The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free
government . Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon
attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote , then , as an object of
primary ...
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Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled , that force must be
called in to win back our love ? Let us not deceive ourselves , sir . These are the
implements of war and subjugation — the last arguments to which kings resort .
Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled , that force must be
called in to win back our love ? Let us not deceive ourselves , sir . These are the
implements of war and subjugation — the last arguments to which kings resort .
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| Title | The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
| Author | Levi Carroll Judson |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | L.C. Judson, 1849 |
| Original from | University of Chicago |
| Digitized | 19 Nov 2015 |
| Length | 336 pages |
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