The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2H. G. Bohn, 1864 - Great Britain |
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Page 57
... the severity of its aspect . Reformation is one of those pieces which must be put at some distance in order to please . Its greatest favourers love it better in the abstract than in the substance SPEECH ON THE ECONOMICAL REFORM . 57.
... the severity of its aspect . Reformation is one of those pieces which must be put at some distance in order to please . Its greatest favourers love it better in the abstract than in the substance SPEECH ON THE ECONOMICAL REFORM . 57.
Page 58
Edmund Burke. love it better in the abstract than in the substance . When any old prejudice of their own , or any interest that they value , is touched , they become scrupulous , they become captious , and every man has his separate ...
Edmund Burke. love it better in the abstract than in the substance . When any old prejudice of their own , or any interest that they value , is touched , they become scrupulous , they become captious , and every man has his separate ...
Page 62
... better and happier days . If public frugality , under whatever men , or in whatever mode of government , is national strength , it is a strength which our enemies are in possession of before us . Sir , I am well aware that the state and ...
... better and happier days . If public frugality , under whatever men , or in whatever mode of government , is national strength , it is a strength which our enemies are in possession of before us . Sir , I am well aware that the state and ...
Page 76
... better , I really forget . I think it was ( as it ought to be ) the king . The material point is , that the suit cost about fifteen thousand pounds . But as the Duke of Lancaster is but a sort of Duke Humphrey , and not worth a groat ...
... better , I really forget . I think it was ( as it ought to be ) the king . The material point is , that the suit cost about fifteen thousand pounds . But as the Duke of Lancaster is but a sort of Duke Humphrey , and not worth a groat ...
Page 79
... better circum- stanced . If it be objected , that these lands at present would sell at a low market ; this is answered , by showing that money is at a high price . The one balances the other . Lands sell at the current rate ; and ...
... better circum- stanced . If it be objected , that these lands at present would sell at a low market ; this is answered , by showing that money is at a high price . The one balances the other . Lands sell at the current rate ; and ...
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