The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 15C. and J. Rivington, 1827 - Great Britain |
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... tion of sentiments religious , moral , and political , which will tend to enlighten both Princes and Subjects upon their respective duties . I In presenting to your Majesty this work , may presume to point out , in a few words , its six ...
... tion of sentiments religious , moral , and political , which will tend to enlighten both Princes and Subjects upon their respective duties . I In presenting to your Majesty this work , may presume to point out , in a few words , its six ...
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... tion which he has thus formed by the oppression of the people of India would be too strong for the House of Commons itself , with all its power and reputation , did we not know , that we have brought before you a Cause which nothing can ...
... tion which he has thus formed by the oppression of the people of India would be too strong for the House of Commons itself , with all its power and reputation , did we not know , that we have brought before you a Cause which nothing can ...
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... tion is suspended ; and he stands as it were a doubtful person in the eyes of all human so- ciety . In that situation , not a timid , not an abject , but undoubtedly a modest behaviour , would become a person even of the most ex- alted ...
... tion is suspended ; and he stands as it were a doubtful person in the eyes of all human so- ciety . In that situation , not a timid , not an abject , but undoubtedly a modest behaviour , would become a person even of the most ex- alted ...
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... tion of the punishment due to the Prisoner for his crimes ; or whether it be adduced as a pre- sumption , that so virtuous a servant never could be guilty of the offences with which we charge him . In which ever of these lights you may ...
... tion of the punishment due to the Prisoner for his crimes ; or whether it be adduced as a pre- sumption , that so virtuous a servant never could be guilty of the offences with which we charge him . In which ever of these lights you may ...
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... tion , that of humility , that of repentance , that which belongs to the greatest men lapsed and fallen through human infirmity into error . did not hurl defiance at the accusations of his country , he bowed himself before it , yet with ...
... tion , that of humility , that of repentance , that which belongs to the greatest men lapsed and fallen through human infirmity into error . did not hurl defiance at the accusations of his country , he bowed himself before it , yet with ...
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