Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of WashingtonLeary & Getz, 1853 - 586 pages |
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Page 37
... never affected the repu- tation of being rich , great , crafty , or politic ; but I esteemed much a deserved reputation , of justice , honesty , integrity , virtue , and piety . " I never thought that reputation was the thing primarily ...
... never affected the repu- tation of being rich , great , crafty , or politic ; but I esteemed much a deserved reputation , of justice , honesty , integrity , virtue , and piety . " I never thought that reputation was the thing primarily ...
Page 209
... never have , since that period , been able to act upon the offensive , and at times not in a condition to defend , yet the cost of marching home one set of men , bringing in another , the havoc and waste occasioned by the first , the ...
... never have , since that period , been able to act upon the offensive , and at times not in a condition to defend , yet the cost of marching home one set of men , bringing in another , the havoc and waste occasioned by the first , the ...
Page 573
... never spoke from the affectation to shine , nor acted from any sinister motives , it is from their effects only that we are to judge of their greatness and extent . In public trusts , where men , acting con- spicuously , are cautious ...
... never spoke from the affectation to shine , nor acted from any sinister motives , it is from their effects only that we are to judge of their greatness and extent . In public trusts , where men , acting con- spicuously , are cautious ...
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