The Probe, Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Thingsauthor, 1846 - 312 páginas |
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... passing there , he is able to form a dispassionate and deliberate conclusion upon the various topics that concern the good and glory of his country . In his retired domicil , he is less exposed to the baneful influence of that cor- rupt ...
... passing there , he is able to form a dispassionate and deliberate conclusion upon the various topics that concern the good and glory of his country . In his retired domicil , he is less exposed to the baneful influence of that cor- rupt ...
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... the other to walk , not harshly , but gently over him , and both passed on in safety . This is not the first wise lesson I have learned from brute ani- mals , who act much more consistently than some men 36 THE PROBE .
... the other to walk , not harshly , but gently over him , and both passed on in safety . This is not the first wise lesson I have learned from brute ani- mals , who act much more consistently than some men 36 THE PROBE .
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... passing over the highway of life , it is often neces- sary to condescend to accommodate our fellow trav- ellers , and put ourselves to mutual or individual in- convenience , to get along smoothly . By condescension , I mean not that any ...
... passing over the highway of life , it is often neces- sary to condescend to accommodate our fellow trav- ellers , and put ourselves to mutual or individual in- convenience , to get along smoothly . By condescension , I mean not that any ...
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... passed , the debts are cancelled . It is " a fair business transac- tion , " say they , the law intervenes ; abused confidence , honour , integrity , justice and conscience ; have no part or lot in the matter . We will obey the law ...
... passed , the debts are cancelled . It is " a fair business transac- tion , " say they , the law intervenes ; abused confidence , honour , integrity , justice and conscience ; have no part or lot in the matter . We will obey the law ...
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... passing over a prairie of tall grass and flowers ; the other strikes a blow , that resounds through the wilderness of mind , like rolling thunder through a forest of oaks . The one fails , when strong commotions and angry elements ...
... passing over a prairie of tall grass and flowers ; the other strikes a blow , that resounds through the wilderness of mind , like rolling thunder through a forest of oaks . The one fails , when strong commotions and angry elements ...
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Página 34 - It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free country should inspire caution in those intrusted with its administration to confine themselves within their respective constitutional spheres, avoiding, in the exercise of the powers of one department, to encroach upon another. The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create, whatever the form of government, a real despotism.
Página 28 - ... it is of infinite moment, that you should properly estimate* the immense value of your national Union, to your collective and individual happiness; that you should cherish a cordial, habitual, and immovable attachment to it; accustoming yourselves to think and speak of it as of the Palladium of your political safety and prosperity...
Página 24 - The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice President, shall be the Vice President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office...
Página 14 - United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and together with the vice-president, chosen for the same term, be elected as follows : 2. Each State shall appoint...
Página 15 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Página 34 - THERE is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty.
Página 27 - Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment. The unity of Government which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you.
Página 26 - The strength of my inclination to do this, previous to the last election, had even led to the preparation of an address to declare it to you. But mature reflection on the then perplexed and critical posture of our affairs with foreign nations, and the unanimous advice of persons entitled to my confidence, impelled me to abandon the idea. I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or...
Página 39 - ... establishing, with powers so disposed, in order to give trade a stable course, to define the rights of our merchants, and to enable the government to support them, conventional rules of intercourse, the best that present circumstances and mutual opinion will permit, but temporary, and liable to be from time to time abandoned or varied, as experience and circumstances shall dictate...
Página 34 - 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 it. A fire not to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigilance to prevent its...