Burke's Speeches and Letters on American AffairsJ.M. Dent, 1911 - 295 pagina's |
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Pagina ix
... in a state of thraldom , they imagine that their souls are cooped and cabined in , unless they have some men , or some body of men , dependent on their www 66 mercy . This disposition is the true source of. Introduction ix.
... in a state of thraldom , they imagine that their souls are cooped and cabined in , unless they have some men , or some body of men , dependent on their www 66 mercy . This disposition is the true source of. Introduction ix.
Pagina xii
... body of men , dependent upon their mercy . " Against the narrow spirit of such men Burke's writings are a perpetual antidote . On almost every page of these speeches and letters one may find some maxim of im- perishable worth . How many ...
... body of men , dependent upon their mercy . " Against the narrow spirit of such men Burke's writings are a perpetual antidote . On almost every page of these speeches and letters one may find some maxim of im- perishable worth . How many ...
Pagina 4
... body of taxes ; and whether they would not call for a repeal of the duty on wine as loudly as they do now for the repeal of the duty on tea ? Sir , I can give no security on this subject . But I will do all that I can , and all that can ...
... body of taxes ; and whether they would not call for a repeal of the duty on wine as loudly as they do now for the repeal of the duty on tea ? Sir , I can give no security on this subject . But I will do all that I can , and all that can ...
Pagina 19
... body of British manufactures taxed from two and a half to fifteen per cent . , and some articles , such as that of spirits , a great deal higher . You did not think it uncommercial to tax the whole mass of your manufactures and , let me ...
... body of British manufactures taxed from two and a half to fifteen per cent . , and some articles , such as that of spirits , a great deal higher . You did not think it uncommercial to tax the whole mass of your manufactures and , let me ...
Pagina 21
... bodies of men . But I am sure the natural effect of fidelity , clemency , kindness in governors is peace , good - will , order , and esteem on the part of the governed . I would certainly , at least , give these fair principles a fair ...
... bodies of men . But I am sure the natural effect of fidelity , clemency , kindness in governors is peace , good - will , order , and esteem on the part of the governed . I would certainly , at least , give these fair principles a fair ...
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