Eloquence of the United States, Volumen5E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... look on his haggard eyes ; mark well the death - like paleness on his fallen cheek , and tell me , does not the sight plant daggers in your souls ? Unhappy Monk ! cut off , in the gay morn of manhood , from all the joys which sweeten ...
... look on his haggard eyes ; mark well the death - like paleness on his fallen cheek , and tell me , does not the sight plant daggers in your souls ? Unhappy Monk ! cut off , in the gay morn of manhood , from all the joys which sweeten ...
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... looks with kindness on the feeblest efforts of an honest mind . You will not now expect the elegance , the learning , the fire , the enrapturing strains of eloquence , which charmed you when a Lovell , a Church , or a Hancock spake ...
... looks with kindness on the feeblest efforts of an honest mind . You will not now expect the elegance , the learning , the fire , the enrapturing strains of eloquence , which charmed you when a Lovell , a Church , or a Hancock spake ...
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... looks on the American with an envious eye , taught to consider his just plea for the enjoyment of his earnings , as the effect of pride and stubborn opposition to the parent country . Whilst the American beholds the Briton , as the ...
... looks on the American with an envious eye , taught to consider his just plea for the enjoyment of his earnings , as the effect of pride and stubborn opposition to the parent country . Whilst the American beholds the Briton , as the ...
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... look on the people as in a state of rebellion , it was but just to fear the most disagreeable conse- quences . Our fears , we have seen , were but too well grounded . The many injuries offered to the town , I pass over in silence . I ...
... look on the people as in a state of rebellion , it was but just to fear the most disagreeable conse- quences . Our fears , we have seen , were but too well grounded . The many injuries offered to the town , I pass over in silence . I ...
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... look from their celestial seats with smil- ing approbation on their sons , who boldly stand forth in the cause of virtue ; but sternly frown upon the in- human miscreant , who , to secure the loaves and fishes to himself , would breed a ...
... look from their celestial seats with smil- ing approbation on their sons , who boldly stand forth in the cause of virtue ; but sternly frown upon the in- human miscreant , who , to secure the loaves and fishes to himself , would breed a ...
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Página 111 - The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Página 61 - But there is no peace! The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me — give me liberty, or give me death!
Página 395 - Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and my heart to this vote.
Página 398 - Sir, before God, I believe the hour is come. My judgment approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope, in this life, I am now ready here to stake upon it ; and I leave off as I begun, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration.
Página 501 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Página 119 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Página 111 - The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
Página 124 - Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand, neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing...
Página 111 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Página 122 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public...