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... experience hath shown , that mankind are more disposed to suffer , while evils are sufferable , than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed . But when a long train of abuses and usurpations , pursuing ...
... experience hath shown , that mankind are more disposed to suffer , while evils are sufferable , than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed . But when a long train of abuses and usurpations , pursuing ...
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... experience in my own eyes , per- haps still more in the eyes of others , has strengthened the motives to diffidence of myself ; and every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more , that the shade of retirement is ...
... experience in my own eyes , per- haps still more in the eyes of others , has strengthened the motives to diffidence of myself ; and every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more , that the shade of retirement is ...
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... experience solve it . To listen to mere specula- tion in such a case were criminal . We are authorized to hope , that a proper organization of the whole , with the auxiliary agency of governments for the respective subdivisions , will ...
... experience solve it . To listen to mere specula- tion in such a case were criminal . We are authorized to hope , that a proper organization of the whole , with the auxiliary agency of governments for the respective subdivisions , will ...
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... experience the infractions and interruptions , which all alliances in all times have experienced . Sensible of this momentous truth , you have improved upon your first essay , by the adoption of a Constitution of Government better ...
... experience the infractions and interruptions , which all alliances in all times have experienced . Sensible of this momentous truth , you have improved upon your first essay , by the adoption of a Constitution of Government better ...
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... experience is the surest standard , by which to test the real tendency of the existing constitution of a coun- try ; that facility in changes , upon the credit of mere hypothe- sis and opinion , exposes to perpetual change , from the ...
... experience is the surest standard , by which to test the real tendency of the existing constitution of a coun- try ; that facility in changes , upon the credit of mere hypothe- sis and opinion , exposes to perpetual change , from the ...
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Page 34 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Page 54 - ... that on the first day of january in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixtythree all persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a state the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the united states shall be then thenceforward and forever free...
Page 43 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so ; and I have no inclination to do so.
Page 57 - And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon* military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
Page 26 - In contemplating the causes which may disturb our union, it occurs as a matter of serious concern, that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by Geographical discriminations: Northern and Southern; Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views.
Page 46 - The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere.
Page 59 - Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final restingplace for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
Page 56 - And by virtue of the power and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States and parts of States are, and henceforward shall be free...
Page 28 - However combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the Power of the People and to usurp for themselves the reins of Government ; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Page 50 - Suppose you go to war, you cannot fight always; and when, after much loss on both sides, and no gain on either, you cease fighting, the identical old questions as to terms of intercourse are again upon you.