The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2Wells and Lilly, 1826 - Great Britain |
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... measures . Thus much , however , I think it not amiss to lay before you ; That I am not , I hope , apt to take up or lay down my opinions lightly . I have held , and ever shall maintain , to the best of my power , unimpaired and ...
... measures . Thus much , however , I think it not amiss to lay before you ; That I am not , I hope , apt to take up or lay down my opinions lightly . I have held , and ever shall maintain , to the best of my power , unimpaired and ...
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... measures , instead of convicting their authors of inconstancy and want of system , would be taken as an occa- sion of charging us with a predetermined discontent , which nothing could satisfy ; whilst we accused every measure of vigour ...
... measures , instead of convicting their authors of inconstancy and want of system , would be taken as an occa- sion of charging us with a predetermined discontent , which nothing could satisfy ; whilst we accused every measure of vigour ...
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... measure to which other people have had re course more than once , and not without success , in a despe- rate situation of their affairs . Slaves as these unfortunate black people are , and dull as all men are from slavery , must they ...
... measure to which other people have had re course more than once , and not without success , in a despe- rate situation of their affairs . Slaves as these unfortunate black people are , and dull as all men are from slavery , must they ...
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... measure was then sufficient to remove all suspicion , and to give perfect content . But unfortunate events , since that time , may make something further neces- sary ; and not more necessary for the satisfaction of the colo- nies , than ...
... measure was then sufficient to remove all suspicion , and to give perfect content . But unfortunate events , since that time , may make something further neces- sary ; and not more necessary for the satisfaction of the colo- nies , than ...
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... measure the rest , there is no com- parison . The people cannot amount to above 200,000 ; not a tenth part of the number in the colonies . Is America in rebellion ? Wales was hardly ever free from it . Have you attempted to govern ...
... measure the rest , there is no com- parison . The people cannot amount to above 200,000 ; not a tenth part of the number in the colonies . Is America in rebellion ? Wales was hardly ever free from it . Have you attempted to govern ...
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