The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 1H. Milford, Oxford University Press, 1906 |
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Page 158
... less im- mediate and momentous concern to society , and of less dignity . But it is for that reason that they are so amiable . The great virtues turn principally on dangers , punishments , and troubles , and are exercised rather in ...
... less im- mediate and momentous concern to society , and of less dignity . But it is for that reason that they are so amiable . The great virtues turn principally on dangers , punishments , and troubles , and are exercised rather in ...
Page 256
... less than 3 per cent upon the whole . In the year 1764 , parliament voted £ 650,000 towards the discharge of the navy debt . This sum could not be applied solely to the discharge of bills carrying interest ; because part of the debt due ...
... less than 3 per cent upon the whole . In the year 1764 , parliament voted £ 650,000 towards the discharge of the navy debt . This sum could not be applied solely to the discharge of bills carrying interest ; because part of the debt due ...
Page 290
... less than usual ; and he hopes that America and Ireland might be induced to take off £ 300,000 of our annual charges . If any of these Hopes , Mights , Insinuations , Ex- pectations , and Inducements should fail him , there will be a ...
... less than usual ; and he hopes that America and Ireland might be induced to take off £ 300,000 of our annual charges . If any of these Hopes , Mights , Insinuations , Ex- pectations , and Inducements should fail him , there will be a ...
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