Something of Men I Have Known: With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective |
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... heart . He is quiet , and unapt to be struck with wonder at any of the actions of men . There is a deep current of observation running calmly through his thoughts , and seldom gushing out in words ; the confidence which has been placed ...
... heart . He is quiet , and unapt to be struck with wonder at any of the actions of men . There is a deep current of observation running calmly through his thoughts , and seldom gushing out in words ; the confidence which has been placed ...
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... pass into history . Time , the great healer , will bring a balm to those who feel sick at heart because of this grievous wrong . But who can estimate , what seer can foretell , the evils that may result IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 17.
... pass into history . Time , the great healer , will bring a balm to those who feel sick at heart because of this grievous wrong . But who can estimate , what seer can foretell , the evils that may result IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 17.
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... heart of the great metropolis . As we passed the hurrying throngs that crowded the great thoroughfare that sombre winter evening , Mr. Garfield remarked that it was a scene similar to the one we were then witnessing that suggested to Mr ...
... heart of the great metropolis . As we passed the hurrying throngs that crowded the great thoroughfare that sombre winter evening , Mr. Garfield remarked that it was a scene similar to the one we were then witnessing that suggested to Mr ...
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... hearts was not long delayed ; the occasion was the day set apart in the House for tributes to the memory of the lamented Sumner . Many eulogies were delivered ; that of Lamar still lingers in the memory of all who heard it . " The theme ...
... hearts was not long delayed ; the occasion was the day set apart in the House for tributes to the memory of the lamented Sumner . Many eulogies were delivered ; that of Lamar still lingers in the memory of all who heard it . " The theme ...
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... hearts . His manners were pleasing , and he was companionable to the last degree . He often related an amusing incident ... heart is deeply touched as my eyes behold this splendid assemblage of my constituents and friends gathered here ...
... hearts . His manners were pleasing , and he was companionable to the last degree . He often related an amusing incident ... heart is deeply touched as my eyes behold this splendid assemblage of my constituents and friends gathered here ...
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