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... patriotism is eloquent ; then , self devotion is eloquent . The clear conception , outrunning the deductions of logic ; the high purpose , the firm resolve , the dauntless spirit , speaking on the tongue , beaming from the eye ...
... patriotism is eloquent ; then , self devotion is eloquent . The clear conception , outrunning the deductions of logic ; the high purpose , the firm resolve , the dauntless spirit , speaking on the tongue , beaming from the eye ...
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... ourselves - if virtue predominates - if the voice of wisdom is obeyed - if patriotism , discretion , and honesty , guide our rulers— our government will increase in strength , beauty , and GOVERNMENT . 95 GOVERNMENT, its proper foundation.
... ourselves - if virtue predominates - if the voice of wisdom is obeyed - if patriotism , discretion , and honesty , guide our rulers— our government will increase in strength , beauty , and GOVERNMENT . 95 GOVERNMENT, its proper foundation.
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... patriotism , and sterling integrity ; must actuate , guide , and fully control our leaders , and the great mass of our increasing population . The towering waves of political intrigue and demagogue influence must be rolled back , and ...
... patriotism , and sterling integrity ; must actuate , guide , and fully control our leaders , and the great mass of our increasing population . The towering waves of political intrigue and demagogue influence must be rolled back , and ...
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... patriotism , wither the fairest flowers of honesty that bloom ; destroy the no- blest edifice FREEDOM can rear . Its mountain waves submerged the ancient republics in ruin ; consumed the ancient kingdoms ; and are assuming a fiery ...
... patriotism , wither the fairest flowers of honesty that bloom ; destroy the no- blest edifice FREEDOM can rear . Its mountain waves submerged the ancient republics in ruin ; consumed the ancient kingdoms ; and are assuming a fiery ...
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... patriotism -men in leading strings - slaves of party leaders and reckless demagogues - some sympathy should be ex- tended to the disappointed thousands , who swell the multitude at the seat of government . It would be but charitable to ...
... patriotism -men in leading strings - slaves of party leaders and reckless demagogues - some sympathy should be ex- tended to the disappointed thousands , who swell the multitude at the seat of government . It would be but charitable to ...
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