The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 3Houghton, Mifflin, 1887 - Legislators |
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Page 11
... feels assured that , although mortal himself , he shall not altogether perish . We have the authority of Lord Bacon to the effect that " the true greatness of kingdoms and estates , and the means thereof , is an argument fit for great ...
... feels assured that , although mortal himself , he shall not altogether perish . We have the authority of Lord Bacon to the effect that " the true greatness of kingdoms and estates , and the means thereof , is an argument fit for great ...
Page 73
... feel and confess it . I know that it will be resisted , for it is not in the nature of power to relax . It is a fearful inquiry , ' How shall that change be passed ? Shall there never be an end to de- vastation and carnage ? Is every ...
... feel and confess it . I know that it will be resisted , for it is not in the nature of power to relax . It is a fearful inquiry , ' How shall that change be passed ? Shall there never be an end to de- vastation and carnage ? Is every ...
Page 108
... feeling himself , he easily inspired among his followers . His affections were high , and pure , and generous , and the chiefest among them was that which the great Italian poet desig- nated as the charity of native land . And in him ...
... feeling himself , he easily inspired among his followers . His affections were high , and pure , and generous , and the chiefest among them was that which the great Italian poet desig- nated as the charity of native land . And in him ...
Page 117
... feel that its publication relieves me in some degree from the painful recollection of injustice to the memory of an early and devoted friend . I am , dear sir , yours sincerely , WILLIAM H. SEWARD . LEWIS GAYLORD CLARK , Esq . , Editor ...
... feel that its publication relieves me in some degree from the painful recollection of injustice to the memory of an early and devoted friend . I am , dear sir , yours sincerely , WILLIAM H. SEWARD . LEWIS GAYLORD CLARK , Esq . , Editor ...
Page 119
... feels , and more often affects , for humble and useful occupa- tions ; nor did it proceed from that morbid ... feel elevated above the petty concerns of earthly occupation . Perhaps the trouble of mind which induced me to take ...
... feels , and more often affects , for humble and useful occupa- tions ; nor did it proceed from that morbid ... feel elevated above the petty concerns of earthly occupation . Perhaps the trouble of mind which induced me to take ...
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