Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 1 |
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... means shall we fortify against it ? Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant to step the ocean and crush us at ... mean the increasing disregard for law which pervades the country - the growing disposition to substitute the wild ...
... means shall we fortify against it ? Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant to step the ocean and crush us at ... mean the increasing disregard for law which pervades the country - the growing disposition to substitute the wild ...
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... mean the attachment of the people . Whenever this effect shall be produced among us ; whenever the vicious portion of population shall be permitted to gather in bands of hundreds and thousands , and burn churches , ravage and rob ...
... mean the attachment of the people . Whenever this effect shall be produced among us ; whenever the vicious portion of population shall be permitted to gather in bands of hundreds and thousands , and burn churches , ravage and rob ...
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... mean to say no such thing . But I do mean to say that although bad laws , if they exist , should be repealed as soon as possible , still , while they continue in force , for the sake of example they should be religiously observed . So ...
... mean to say no such thing . But I do mean to say that although bad laws , if they exist , should be repealed as soon as possible , still , while they continue in force , for the sake of example they should be religiously observed . So ...
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... mean the powerful influence which the interesting scenes of the Revolution had upon the passions of the people as distinguished from their judgment . By this influence , the jealousy , envy , and avarice incident to our nature , and so ...
... mean the powerful influence which the interesting scenes of the Revolution had upon the passions of the people as distinguished from their judgment . By this influence , the jealousy , envy , and avarice incident to our nature , and so ...
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... mean no such thing . What I do wish is that our further acquaintance shall depend upon yourself . If such further acquaintance would contri- bute nothing to your happiness , I am sure it would not to mine . If you feel yourself in any ...
... mean no such thing . What I do wish is that our further acquaintance shall depend upon yourself . If such further acquaintance would contri- bute nothing to your happiness , I am sure it would not to mine . If you feel yourself in any ...
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