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... same laws of decorum , and balanced by the same temper , which bound and regulate all the virtues . In a word , we ought to act in party with all the moderation which does not abfolutely cncrvate that vigour , and quench that fervency ...
... same laws of decorum , and balanced by the same temper , which bound and regulate all the virtues . In a word , we ought to act in party with all the moderation which does not abfolutely cncrvate that vigour , and quench that fervency ...
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... same time utterly unfit for war . It is impossible , if this state of things be credited abroad , that we can have any alliance ; all nations will fly from fo dangerous a connexion , left , instead of being partakers of our strength ...
... same time utterly unfit for war . It is impossible , if this state of things be credited abroad , that we can have any alliance ; all nations will fly from fo dangerous a connexion , left , instead of being partakers of our strength ...
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... same ground on which the first battle was fought ; " and , as it must ever happen from the policy of " that government , the last troops she sent into the field were always found to be the best , and her frequent lofjes only served to ...
... same ground on which the first battle was fought ; " and , as it must ever happen from the policy of " that government , the last troops she sent into the field were always found to be the best , and her frequent lofjes only served to ...
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... same assertion , in nearly the same words , in another place ; † “ her colonies had put themselves into our hands . " Now , in justice not only to fact and common sense , but to the incomparable valour and perseverance of our military ...
... same assertion , in nearly the same words , in another place ; † “ her colonies had put themselves into our hands . " Now , in justice not only to fact and common sense , but to the incomparable valour and perseverance of our military ...
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... same advantages . But it is remarkable throughout his whole book , that those circumstances which have ever been considered as great benefits , and decisive proofs of national superiority , are , when in our hands , taken either in ...
... same advantages . But it is remarkable throughout his whole book , that those circumstances which have ever been considered as great benefits , and decisive proofs of national superiority , are , when in our hands , taken either in ...
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