Maxims of Washington: Compiled for Use in Schools, Libraries, and All American HomesD. Appleton, 1894 - 423 páginas |
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... course ; her shield , and breastplate , and whole armor flashing , at every step , with the light that shone on her from heaven . Our victory being won , Washington sheathed his sword , and sat , for a brief space , under the shadow of ...
... course ; her shield , and breastplate , and whole armor flashing , at every step , with the light that shone on her from heaven . Our victory being won , Washington sheathed his sword , and sat , for a brief space , under the shadow of ...
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... our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations . But if I may even flatter myself , that they may be productive of some partial benefit , some occasional good ; that they may now and then recur.
... our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations . But if I may even flatter myself , that they may be productive of some partial benefit , some occasional good ; that they may now and then recur.
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... course of this contest , and attempt to relate the distressing circumstances under which they have been obtained , it is more than probable , that posterity will bestow on their labors the epithet and marks of fiction ; for it will not ...
... course of this contest , and attempt to relate the distressing circumstances under which they have been obtained , it is more than probable , that posterity will bestow on their labors the epithet and marks of fiction ; for it will not ...
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... course of time and things , to become potent engines , by which cunning , ambi- tious , and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people , and to usurp for themselves the reins of government ; destroying ...
... course of time and things , to become potent engines , by which cunning , ambi- tious , and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people , and to usurp for themselves the reins of government ; destroying ...
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... course is plain ; they who run may read it . Theirs is so bewildered and dark , so entangled and embarrassed , and so obviously under the influence of intrigue , that one would suppose , if any thing could open the eyes of our misled ...
... course is plain ; they who run may read it . Theirs is so bewildered and dark , so entangled and embarrassed , and so obviously under the influence of intrigue , that one would suppose , if any thing could open the eyes of our misled ...
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Página 50 - Western ; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts is, to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings which spring from these misrepresentations. They tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound togtther by fraternal affection.