The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
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... Politics , we have numerous advisers , most of them patriots 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 ...
... Politics , we have numerous advisers , most of them patriots 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 ...
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... 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 former are ...
... 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 former are ...
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... 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 avoid the iron ...
... 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 avoid the iron ...
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... politics of the present day form the foam of the upper current , and rush on , with a maddening fury , that constantly casts up mire and dirt . Formerly , the political car was moved by the motive power of reason , patriotism , and love ...
... politics of the present day form the foam of the upper current , and rush on , with a maddening fury , that constantly casts up mire and dirt . Formerly , the political car was moved by the motive power of reason , patriotism , and love ...
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... political , moral , and religious economy ; beware of the upper current . Let us fasten the lead of reason , and buoy of Revelation to the line of consistency , and let our soundings be deep and often . DEATH . Death is the crown of ...
... political , moral , and religious economy ; beware of the upper current . Let us fasten the lead of reason , and buoy of Revelation to the line of consistency , and let our soundings be deep and often . DEATH . Death is the crown of ...
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