The World's Best Orations: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Volumen4F. P. Kaiser, 1901 |
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... the postponement of the crisis , concluded that it was cowardly for one generation to unload its responsibilities on the next , instead of meeting them at once . It is seldom desirable to attempt a judgment of what 1222 HENRY CLAY.
... the postponement of the crisis , concluded that it was cowardly for one generation to unload its responsibilities on the next , instead of meeting them at once . It is seldom desirable to attempt a judgment of what 1222 HENRY CLAY.
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... once called the " dirty Democ- racy . " It is fortunate for the reader that it is possible to see the element of humor in such antagonisms as this . Otherwise , such lives as those of Clay and Webster , closing with the HENRY CLAY 1223.
... once called the " dirty Democ- racy . " It is fortunate for the reader that it is possible to see the element of humor in such antagonisms as this . Otherwise , such lives as those of Clay and Webster , closing with the HENRY CLAY 1223.
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... once more lifted up their heads with exultation and delight beaming in their counte- nances . And you saw how those minions themselves were finally compelled to unite in the general praises bestowed upon our government . Beware how you ...
... once more lifted up their heads with exultation and delight beaming in their counte- nances . And you saw how those minions themselves were finally compelled to unite in the general praises bestowed upon our government . Beware how you ...
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... once independent , whatever may be the form of government established in its several parts , these govern- ments will be animated by an American feeling , and guided by an American policy . They will obey the laws of the system of the ...
... once independent , whatever may be the form of government established in its several parts , these govern- ments will be animated by an American feeling , and guided by an American policy . They will obey the laws of the system of the ...
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... once the seats of opulence and hospitality , now abandoned and moldering in ruins . I never had the honor of being in South Carolina ; but I have heard and read of the stories of its chivalry , and of its generous and open - hearted ...
... once the seats of opulence and hospitality , now abandoned and moldering in ruins . I never had the honor of being in South Carolina ; but I have heard and read of the stories of its chivalry , and of its generous and open - hearted ...
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Página 1437 - I, AB, do declare that it is not lawful, upon any pretence whatsoever, to take arms against the King ; and that I do abhor that traitorous position of taking arms by his authority against his person, or against those that are commissioned by him...
Página 1448 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you...
Página 1439 - On the rich and the eloquent, on nobles and priests, they looked down with contempt; for they esteemed themselves rich in a more precious treasure, and eloquent in a more sublime language, nobles by the right of an earlier creation, and priests by the imposition of a mightier hand.
Página 1619 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.
Página 1593 - But I have all, and abound : I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Página 1589 - Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like : of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Página 1589 - For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil : which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Página 1270 - Are we so mean, so base, so despicable, that we may not attempt to express our horror — to utter our indignation, at the most brutal and atrocious war that ever stained earth or shocked high heaven; at the ferocious deeds of a savage and infuriated soldiery, stimulated and urged on by the clergy of a fanatical and inimical religion, and rioting in all the excesses of blood and butchery, at the mere details of which the heart sickens and recoils!
Página 1565 - That if any person shall be prosecuted under this act, for the writing or publishing any libel aforesaid, it shall be lawful for the defendant, upon the trial of the cause, to give in evidence in his defence, the truth of the matter contained in the publication charged as a libel. And the jury who shall try the cause, shall have a right to determine the law and the fact, under the direction of the court, as in other cases.
Página 1495 - I mean the monopolies and polers of the people; these, like the frogs of Egypt, have gotten possession of our dwellings, and we have a room scarce free from them; they sup in our cup...