The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 3Houghton, Mifflin, 1887 - Legislators |
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... world in the philosophy of government . They are universally received , and they are more precious than any other VOL . III . - 2 human knowledge not derived by immediate illumination from the Source THE TRUE GREATNESS OF OUR COUNTRY . 17.
... world in the philosophy of government . They are universally received , and they are more precious than any other VOL . III . - 2 human knowledge not derived by immediate illumination from the Source THE TRUE GREATNESS OF OUR COUNTRY . 17.
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... received begets self - respect ; self - respect ambition ; am- bition animates resolution , quickens mental activity , and discerns the advantages which knowledge and virtue bring to their pos- sessor . Arbitrary power procures the ...
... received begets self - respect ; self - respect ambition ; am- bition animates resolution , quickens mental activity , and discerns the advantages which knowledge and virtue bring to their pos- sessor . Arbitrary power procures the ...
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... received the Declaration with unbounded acclamations , while the provincial assemblies responded with en- thusiasm , and it was hailed with confidence and zeal equally by the army and the people . The colonies now furnished their free ...
... received the Declaration with unbounded acclamations , while the provincial assemblies responded with en- thusiasm , and it was hailed with confidence and zeal equally by the army and the people . The colonies now furnished their free ...
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... received it with this declaration , as honorable to himself as it was delicate and just to Washington : " Some of the devices upon the weapon are too flattering compliments for those slight services which , in concert with fellow ...
... received it with this declaration , as honorable to himself as it was delicate and just to Washington : " Some of the devices upon the weapon are too flattering compliments for those slight services which , in concert with fellow ...
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William Henry Seward George E. Baker. received here with an enthusiasm surpassed in no case of national hospitality , except his own on his more recent visit to the United States . Our highest expectations of the destiny of our country ...
William Henry Seward George E. Baker. received here with an enthusiasm surpassed in no case of national hospitality , except his own on his more recent visit to the United States . Our highest expectations of the destiny of our country ...
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