The Works of Edmund Burke, Volume 1C.C. Little & J. Brown, 1839 - Great Britain |
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... constitution . For as subordination , or , in other words , the reciprocation of tyranny , and slavery , is requisite to support these societies , the interest , the ambition , the malice , or the revenge , nay even the whim and caprice ...
... constitution . For as subordination , or , in other words , the reciprocation of tyranny , and slavery , is requisite to support these societies , the interest , the ambition , the malice , or the revenge , nay even the whim and caprice ...
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... constitution of a democracy . An art- ful man became popular , the people had power in their hands , and they devolved a considerable share of their power upon their favorite ; and the only use he made of this power , was to plunge ...
... constitution of a democracy . An art- ful man became popular , the people had power in their hands , and they devolved a considerable share of their power upon their favorite ; and the only use he made of this power , was to plunge ...
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... , Carthage , and two or three more of the ancient , and as many of the modern common- wealths , to have been , or to be , free and happy , and to owe their freedom and happiness to their political constitution . Yet 34 A VINDICATION OF.
... , Carthage , and two or three more of the ancient , and as many of the modern common- wealths , to have been , or to be , free and happy , and to owe their freedom and happiness to their political constitution . Yet 34 A VINDICATION OF.
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Edmund Burke. their freedom and happiness to their political constitution . Yet allowing all this , what defence does this make for artifi- cial society in general , that these inconsiderable spots of the globe have for some short space ...
Edmund Burke. their freedom and happiness to their political constitution . Yet allowing all this , what defence does this make for artifi- cial society in general , that these inconsiderable spots of the globe have for some short space ...
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... constitution . These are undoubtedly as ill effects as can happen in a society ; for in such a case , the closeness ac- quired by community , instead of serving for mutual defence , serves only to increase the danger . Such a system is ...
... constitution . These are undoubtedly as ill effects as can happen in a society ; for in such a case , the closeness ac- quired by community , instead of serving for mutual defence , serves only to increase the danger . Such a system is ...
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