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... effects , it produces them only through the medium of those natural sentiments of equity and public spirit common to all mankind , which can seldom be excited but in a good cause . No man becomes eloquent but by having his mind roused ...
... effects , it produces them only through the medium of those natural sentiments of equity and public spirit common to all mankind , which can seldom be excited but in a good cause . No man becomes eloquent but by having his mind roused ...
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... effect , you must not bind us always to judicial proceedings , such as you are bless- ed with here in England . As to my kingdom , my lord cardinal , I know not what you mean . If your grace thinks that a kingdom consists in serving God ...
... effect , you must not bind us always to judicial proceedings , such as you are bless- ed with here in England . As to my kingdom , my lord cardinal , I know not what you mean . If your grace thinks that a kingdom consists in serving God ...
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... effects are similar to the impressions of argument , but it does not apparently employ any form of ratiocination ; appealing to knowledge pre- viously existing in the minds of the auditors , it works out its object and intent , by ...
... effects are similar to the impressions of argument , but it does not apparently employ any form of ratiocination ; appealing to knowledge pre- viously existing in the minds of the auditors , it works out its object and intent , by ...
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... effects of an abuse of power upon the power itself . If hoards were made by violence and tyranny , they were still do- mestic hoards , and domestic profusion , or the rapine of a more powerful and prodigal hand , restored them to the ...
... effects of an abuse of power upon the power itself . If hoards were made by violence and tyranny , they were still do- mestic hoards , and domestic profusion , or the rapine of a more powerful and prodigal hand , restored them to the ...
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... the satisfaction that we derive from the contemplation of the vast power exerted to produce such appalling effects ? " " Yes , " replied Egeria , " I think you are right . Man is naturally a power - worshipping crea- CALAMITIES . 23.
... the satisfaction that we derive from the contemplation of the vast power exerted to produce such appalling effects ? " " Yes , " replied Egeria , " I think you are right . Man is naturally a power - worshipping crea- CALAMITIES . 23.
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