 The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise — with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew.  British and Foreign State Papers - Page 215by Great Britain. Foreign Office, Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office - 1868Full view - About this book
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...parties should for this purpose reconsider their positions. " The dogmas of the quiet past," he said, " are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew. We must disenthrall... | |
 | United States - 1862 - 984 pages
...succeed only by concert. It is not ' 'can any of us imagine better ?' ' but ' 'can we att do better?" Object whatsoever is possible, still the question...occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall... | |
 | Confederate States of America - 1861 - 178 pages
...solemn responsibilities of his position. In his recent message there are these thoughtful words. " The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the...occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is so new, we must think anew ami 15 act anew. We must disenthral... | |
 | United States. Department of State - United States - 1862 - 984 pages
...succeed only by concert. It is not ' 'can any of us imagine better ?' ' but ' 'can we all do better?" Object whatsoever is possible, still the question...occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall... | |
 | United States. President (1861-1865 : Lincoln) - Presidents - 1862 - 986 pages
...better?" but "can we au do better?" Object whatsoever is possible, still the question гесогз "can we do better?" The dogmas of the quiet past,...occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we most think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall... | |
 | United States. Congress. House - United States - 1863 - 758 pages
...can succeed only by concert. It is not "can any of us imagine better?" but "can we all do better?" Object whatsoever is possible, still the question...occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall... | |
 | Books - 1863 - 798 pages
...concert. It is not, ' Can any of us imagine better ? ' but ' Can we all do better?' Object wheresoever is possible, still the question recurs, 'Can we do...the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulties, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act... | |
 | Alfred C. Thomas - United States - 1863 - 36 pages
...and solemn responsibilities of his position. In his recent message there are these thoughtful words: "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the...occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is so new, we must think anew and act anew. We must disenthral... | |
 | Henry Jarvis Raymond - History - 1864 - 492 pages
...can succeed only by concert. It is not "can any of us imagine better?" but "can we all do better ?"» Object whatsoever is possible, still the question...occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. "We must disenthral... | |
 | Henry Jarvis Raymond - United States - 1864 - 514 pages
...succeed only by concert. It is not " can any of us imagine better ?" but " can we all do better ?" Object whatsoever is possible, still the question...occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthral... | |
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