The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
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... PARTY SPIRIT , dangers of ............ . 163 PAUPERISM , causes and remedy .. PERSPECTIVE , a glance at human nature ...... PILLOW , place for reflection ... PRESENCE OF MIND , advantages of PRESS , responsibility of editors ...
... PARTY SPIRIT , dangers of ............ . 163 PAUPERISM , causes and remedy .. PERSPECTIVE , a glance at human nature ...... PILLOW , place for reflection ... PRESENCE OF MIND , advantages of PRESS , responsibility of editors ...
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... in proportion to their interests , who coun- sel us to go with their party , right or wrong . In this matter , our own judgments should be well informed , and guide us . In Literature , there is no deficiency in the num- 10 THE PROBE .
... in proportion to their interests , who coun- sel us to go with their party , right or wrong . In this matter , our own judgments should be well informed , and guide us . In Literature , there is no deficiency in the num- 10 THE PROBE .
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... party spirit , which is raised by the whirlwind of selfish ambition , and rides on the tornado of faction . Before he is roused to a participation in violent public action , he bears much , reflects deeply , and resolves nobly . But ...
... party spirit , which is raised by the whirlwind of selfish ambition , and rides on the tornado of faction . Before he is roused to a participation in violent public action , he bears much , reflects deeply , and resolves nobly . But ...
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... party politics more than philosophy or ethics , call all the laudable desires of the human heart , ambition , aiming to strip the monster of its deformity , that they may use it , as the livery of heaven to serve the devil in . The ...
... party politics more than philosophy or ethics , call all the laudable desires of the human heart , ambition , aiming to strip the monster of its deformity , that they may use it , as the livery of heaven to serve the devil in . The ...
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... party faction and political intrigue - they are the canker worms of our elective franchise , and the bane of legislation . Practise the golden rule - do not be content with the silver one - do as you are done by , and most scrupulously ...
... party faction and political intrigue - they are the canker worms of our elective franchise , and the bane of legislation . Practise the golden rule - do not be content with the silver one - do as you are done by , and most scrupulously ...
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