Eloquence of the United States, Volumen5E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... knowledge . Charles the invincible , taught Peter the great the art of war . The battle of Pultowa convinced Charles of the pro- ficiency Peter had made . Our country is in danger , but not to be despaired of . Our enemies are numerous ...
... knowledge . Charles the invincible , taught Peter the great the art of war . The battle of Pultowa convinced Charles of the pro- ficiency Peter had made . Our country is in danger , but not to be despaired of . Our enemies are numerous ...
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... knowledge of human nature . But what avails the best constitution with the worst administration ? For , what is their present government , and what has it been for years past , but a pensioned confederacy against reason , and virtue ...
... knowledge of human nature . But what avails the best constitution with the worst administration ? For , what is their present government , and what has it been for years past , but a pensioned confederacy against reason , and virtue ...
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... knowledge . In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion , it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened . As a very important source of strength and security , FAREWELL ADDRESS . 121.
... knowledge . In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion , it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened . As a very important source of strength and security , FAREWELL ADDRESS . 121.
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... knowledge of the consummate excellence you so cor- dially honor . Desperate , indeed , is any attempt on carth to meet correspondently this dispensation of heaven ; for , while with pious resignation we submit to the will of an all ...
... knowledge of the consummate excellence you so cor- dially honor . Desperate , indeed , is any attempt on carth to meet correspondently this dispensation of heaven ; for , while with pious resignation we submit to the will of an all ...
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... knowledge of our chil- dren , in the affection of the good throughout the world ; and when our monuments shall be done away ; when nations now existing shall be no more ; when even our young and far - spreading empire shall have ...
... knowledge of our chil- dren , in the affection of the good throughout the world ; and when our monuments shall be done away ; when nations now existing shall be no more ; when even our young and far - spreading empire shall have ...
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Página 110 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation, for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Página 56 - Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone ; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.
Página 55 - We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. •Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication?
Página 109 - This within certain limits is probably true; and in governments of a monarchical cast patriotism may look with indulgence, if not with favor, upon the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character, in governments purely elective, it is a spirit not to be encouraged. From their natural tendency it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose; and there being constant danger of excess, the effort ought to be by force of public opinion to mitigate and assuage...
Página 102 - Profoundly penetrated with this idea, I shall carry it with me to...
Página 112 - The nation, prompted by ill-will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the Government, contrary to the best calculations of policy. The Government sometimes participates in the national propensity, and adopts through passion what reason would reject; at other times, it makes the animosity of the nation subservient to projects of hostility instigated by pride, ambition, and other sinister and pernicious motives. The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of nations has been the victim.
Página 108 - The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which, in different ages and countries, has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.
Página 116 - After deliberate examination, with the aid of the best lights I could obtain, I was• well satisfied that our country, under all the circumstances of the case, had a right to take, and was bound, in duty and interest, to take a neutral position. — Having taken it, I determined, as far as should depend upon me, to maintain it with moderation, perseverance, and firmness.
Página 102 - ... the happiness of the People of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete, by so careful a preservation, and so prudent a use of this blessing, as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and the adoption, of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
Página 111 - Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?