Maxims of Washington: Compiled for Use in Schools, Libraries, and All American HomesD. Appleton, 1894 - 423 páginas |
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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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... flattering as they were , have proved delu- sory , and I see nothing before us but accumulating distress . We must not despair ; the game is yet in our own hands ; to play it well is all we have to do . And I trust , the experience of ...
... flattering as they were , have proved delu- sory , and I see nothing before us but accumulating distress . We must not despair ; the game is yet in our own hands ; to play it well is all we have to do . And I trust , the experience of ...
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... Did it not savor too much of partiality for my countrymen , I might say , that I cannot help flatter- ing myself , that the new Congress , on account THE CONSTITUTION . 73 The Constitution, our Guide Comprehensive National Views.
... Did it not savor too much of partiality for my countrymen , I might say , that I cannot help flatter- ing myself , that the new Congress , on account THE CONSTITUTION . 73 The Constitution, our Guide Comprehensive National Views.
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... flattering and consolatory reflection , that our rising Republics have the good wishes of all the philos- ophers , patriots , and virtuous men , in all nations ; and that they look upon them , as a kind of Asylum for Mankind . God grant ...
... flattering and consolatory reflection , that our rising Republics have the good wishes of all the philos- ophers , patriots , and virtuous men , in all nations ; and that they look upon them , as a kind of Asylum for Mankind . God grant ...
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... fear that it will lull us into security . Supineness , and a disposition to flatter ourselves , * He is addressing the Earl of Radnor . seem to make parts of our national character . When 100 POLITICAL MAXIMS . False Security.
... fear that it will lull us into security . Supineness , and a disposition to flatter ourselves , * He is addressing the Earl of Radnor . seem to make parts of our national character . When 100 POLITICAL MAXIMS . False Security.
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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.