The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 3Houghton, Mifflin, 1887 - Legislators |
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... enterprises , nor , on the other side , by undervaluing them , they descend to fearful and pusillanimous counsels . " The same profound philosopher remarked that " the greatness of an estate in bulk and territory doth fall under measure ...
... enterprises , nor , on the other side , by undervaluing them , they descend to fearful and pusillanimous counsels . " The same profound philosopher remarked that " the greatness of an estate in bulk and territory doth fall under measure ...
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... and no exhausted state is fit for enterprise , or can sustain warfare . The energy of one reign which we admire is sure to be followed by a long season of inactivity - perhaps by ages THE TRUE GREATNESS OF OUR COUNTRY . 19.
... and no exhausted state is fit for enterprise , or can sustain warfare . The energy of one reign which we admire is sure to be followed by a long season of inactivity - perhaps by ages THE TRUE GREATNESS OF OUR COUNTRY . 19.
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... enterprise , it is not the only agency . There are the additional agencies of individuals , of corporations , and of ... enterprises , either singly or in association ; and the states in the same condition complete works which , while ...
... enterprise , it is not the only agency . There are the additional agencies of individuals , of corporations , and of ... enterprises , either singly or in association ; and the states in the same condition complete works which , while ...
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... enterprise was abandoned . I may not dwell here on the gallant conduct and great services of Lafayette in the campaign of 1778 , for his highest claims to our homage rest on merits more rare than even personal bravery and high military ...
... enterprise was abandoned . I may not dwell here on the gallant conduct and great services of Lafayette in the campaign of 1778 , for his highest claims to our homage rest on merits more rare than even personal bravery and high military ...
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... enterprise . " He wandered through the wrecks of days departed , And dwellings of a race of mightier men , And monuments of less ungentle creeds , Tell their own tale to Him who rightly heeds The language which they speak . " On such ...
... enterprise . " He wandered through the wrecks of days departed , And dwellings of a race of mightier men , And monuments of less ungentle creeds , Tell their own tale to Him who rightly heeds The language which they speak . " On such ...
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