The Spirit of America: Words of Advice from the Founders in Stories, Letters, Poems and SpeechesWilliam J. Bennett This inspiring and instructive collection of writings by the nation's founders, compiled by the author of "The Book of Virtues" and "The Moral Compass", celebrates our country's most cherished public and private virtues. Illustrations. |
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... moral education . But this time , I was guided by Madison's observation in The Federalist Papers that our form of govern- ment " presupposes " virtue " in a higher degree than any other form " of government . What were the virtues that ...
... moral education . But this time , I was guided by Madison's observation in The Federalist Papers that our form of govern- ment " presupposes " virtue " in a higher degree than any other form " of government . What were the virtues that ...
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... moral and political . We may look up to Armies for our Defence , but Virtue is our best Security . It is not possible that any State shd long remain free , where Virtue is not supremely honord . Since private and publick Vices , are in ...
... moral and political . We may look up to Armies for our Defence , but Virtue is our best Security . It is not possible that any State shd long remain free , where Virtue is not supremely honord . Since private and publick Vices , are in ...
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... moral obligations . Having thus stated the question — what is the efficient cause of moral obligation ? —I give it this answer - the will of God . This is the supreme law . His just and full right of imposing laws , and our duty in ...
... moral obligations . Having thus stated the question — what is the efficient cause of moral obligation ? —I give it this answer - the will of God . This is the supreme law . His just and full right of imposing laws , and our duty in ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 15 |
PATRIOTISM AND COURAGE | 23 |
LOVE AND COURTSHIP | 99 |
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