Maxims of Washington: Compiled for Use in Schools, Libraries, and All American HomesD. Appleton, 1894 - 423 páginas |
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... matter impresses it too strongly upon me , that the States , separately , are too much engaged in their local concerns , and have too many of their ablest men withdrawn from the General Council , for the good of the common weal . I ...
... matter impresses it too strongly upon me , that the States , separately , are too much engaged in their local concerns , and have too many of their ablest men withdrawn from the General Council , for the good of the common weal . I ...
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... matter of serious concern , that any ground should have been furnished , for character- izing parties by Geographical discriminations , " Nor- thern " and " Southern , " " Atlantic " and " Western ; " whence designing men may endeavor ...
... matter of serious concern , that any ground should have been furnished , for character- izing parties by Geographical discriminations , " Nor- thern " and " Southern , " " Atlantic " and " Western ; " whence designing men may endeavor ...
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... matters other- wise , and for wise purposes , I am persuaded . 1778 . I am under more apprehensions on account of our own dissensions , than of the efforts of the enemy . Unanimity in our councils , disinterestedness in our pursuits ...
... matters other- wise , and for wise purposes , I am persuaded . 1778 . I am under more apprehensions on account of our own dissensions , than of the efforts of the enemy . Unanimity in our councils , disinterestedness in our pursuits ...
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... matters . But , in some parts of the Union , where the sentiments of their delegates and leaders are adverse to the government , and great pains are taken to inculcate a belief , that their rights are assailed and their liberties ...
... matters . But , in some parts of the Union , where the sentiments of their delegates and leaders are adverse to the government , and great pains are taken to inculcate a belief , that their rights are assailed and their liberties ...
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... matters , deliber- ate maturely , but execute promptly and vigorously ; and do not put things off until to - morrow , which can be done , and require to be done , to - day . Without an adherence to these rules , business never will be ...
... matters , deliber- ate maturely , but execute promptly and vigorously ; and do not put things off until to - morrow , which can be done , and require to be done , to - day . Without an adherence to these rules , business never will be ...
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