The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2H. G. Bohn, 1864 - Great Britain |
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... of great presump- tion and little knowledge will hold a language which is con- tradicted by the whole course of history . General rebellions and revolts of a whole people never were encouraged , LETTER TO THE SHERIFFS OF BRISTOL . 21.
... of great presump- tion and little knowledge will hold a language which is con- tradicted by the whole course of history . General rebellions and revolts of a whole people never were encouraged , LETTER TO THE SHERIFFS OF BRISTOL . 21.
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... course are drawn from the wretched situation itself into which we have been betrayed . It is said , that being at war with the colonies , whatever our sentiments might have been before , all ties between us are now dissolved ; and all ...
... course are drawn from the wretched situation itself into which we have been betrayed . It is said , that being at war with the colonies , whatever our sentiments might have been before , all ties between us are now dissolved ; and all ...
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... course of human affairs be frequently bought by some indulgence and toleration at least to liberty . For as the sabbath ( though of Divine institution ) was made for man , not man for the sabbath , government , which can claim no higher ...
... course of human affairs be frequently bought by some indulgence and toleration at least to liberty . For as the sabbath ( though of Divine institution ) was made for man , not man for the sabbath , government , which can claim no higher ...
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Edmund Burke. long course of prosperity and victory , to the high spirit of free dependencies , animated with the first glow and activity of juvenile heat , and assuming to themselves , as their birth- right , some part of that very ...
Edmund Burke. long course of prosperity and victory , to the high spirit of free dependencies , animated with the first glow and activity of juvenile heat , and assuming to themselves , as their birth- right , some part of that very ...
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... course seemed to be to put an end as soon as possi- ble to the immediate causes of the dispute ; and to quiet a discussion , not easily settled upon clear principles , and arising from claims , which pride would permit neither party to ...
... course seemed to be to put an end as soon as possi- ble to the immediate causes of the dispute ; and to quiet a discussion , not easily settled upon clear principles , and arising from claims , which pride would permit neither party to ...
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