Association Papers..: Part I. Publications printed by special order of the Society for preserving Liberty and Property against Republicans and Levellers, at the Crown and Anchor, in the Strand... Part II. A collection of tracts, printed at the expence of that Society. : To which are prefixed, a preface, and the proceedings of the Society. : Addressed to all the loyal associations,J. Sewell, ... ; J. Debrett, ... ; J. Downes, ... ; Hookham and Carpenter, ... ; T. N. Longman, ... ; and W. Lane, 1793 - France |
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... Humanity is called upon to pity the deplorable fituation of that country ; but it is a very ill chofen example to hold forth to a Nation in the most flourishing state of happiness ; and it is a pretty extraordinary request , that we ...
... Humanity is called upon to pity the deplorable fituation of that country ; but it is a very ill chofen example to hold forth to a Nation in the most flourishing state of happiness ; and it is a pretty extraordinary request , that we ...
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... human inftitutions , muft be found in the beft regulated ftates , they are felt by all , though understood by few ; and therefore , by reprefenting thefe evils as produced by the ac- quired defects of government , and not by its ...
... human inftitutions , muft be found in the beft regulated ftates , they are felt by all , though understood by few ; and therefore , by reprefenting thefe evils as produced by the ac- quired defects of government , and not by its ...
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... human imperfection , but , ap- pealing to the defeription which I have before given of your fituation , and which I call on yourselves to witnefs ; let me afk you , If you are not governed by wife laws- If you do not enjoy the property ...
... human imperfection , but , ap- pealing to the defeription which I have before given of your fituation , and which I call on yourselves to witnefs ; let me afk you , If you are not governed by wife laws- If you do not enjoy the property ...
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... human wisdom cannot pre- vent ? and be affured that thofe reformers , who tell you that your government is not perfect , have , in fact , any views rather than thofe of making it fo . Be not fo weak , or fo ungrateful , as to fuffer ...
... human wisdom cannot pre- vent ? and be affured that thofe reformers , who tell you that your government is not perfect , have , in fact , any views rather than thofe of making it fo . Be not fo weak , or fo ungrateful , as to fuffer ...
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... human breast , it is a rob- bery on the rich , and no real relief to the poor . * This experiment has been tried in more inftances than one , but has conftantly failed in the execution , or event ; nor can it ever answer , till you can ...
... human breast , it is a rob- bery on the rich , and no real relief to the poor . * This experiment has been tried in more inftances than one , but has conftantly failed in the execution , or event ; nor can it ever answer , till you can ...
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Page 16 - And again, Pride is as loud a beggar as Want, and a great deal more saucy. When you have bought one fine thing, you must buy ten more, that your appearance may be all of a piece ; but Poor Dick says, It is easier to suppress the first desire, than to satisfy all that follow it.
Page 5 - And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee : nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
Page 8 - If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
Page 14 - The cat in gloves catches no mice, as Poor Richard says. It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for, Constant dropping wears away stones; and, By diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and Little strokes fell great oaks...
Page 5 - You are no longer a parliament. I tell you, you are no longer a parliament. The Lord has done with you: he has chosen other instruments for carrying on his work." Sir Harry Vane exclaiming against this proceeding, he cried with a loud voice, "O! Sir Harry Vane, Sir Harry Vane! The Lord deliver me from Sir Harry Vane!
Page 16 - A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees, as Poor Richard says. Perhaps they have had a small estate left them, which they knew not the getting of: they think, It is day, and will never be night; that a little to be spent out of so much is not worth minding ; but Always taking out of the mealtub, and never putting in, soon comes to the bottom, as Poor Richard says ; and then, When the well is dry, they know the worth of water.
Page 6 - My son, fear thou the LORD and the king : and meddle not with them that are given to change...
Page 13 - One today is worth two tomorrows, as Poor Richard says; and further, Never leave that till tomorrow, which you can do today. If you were a servant, would you not be ashamed that a good master should catch you idle? Are you then your own master? Be ashamed to catch yourself...
Page 5 - For shame," said he to the parliament, "get you gone: give place to honester men; to those who will more faithfully discharge their trust. You are no longer a parliament. I tell you, you are no longer a parliament. The Lord has done with you: he has chosen other instruments for carrying on his work.
Page 3 - To fill the ambition of a private man, That Chatham's language was his mother tongue, And Wolfe's great name compatriot with his own.