Democracy in America, Volume 1G. Adlard, 1839 |
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... force was the only means by which man could act on man ; and landed property was the sole source of power . Soon , however , the political power of the clergy was founded , and began to exert itself ; the clergy opened its ranks to all ...
... force was the only means by which man could act on man ; and landed property was the sole source of power . Soon , however , the political power of the clergy was founded , and began to exert itself ; the clergy opened its ranks to all ...
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... Force affords to both the only argument for the present , and the only guarantee for the future . The poor man retains the prejudices of his forefathers without their faith , and their ignorance without their virtues ; he has adopted ...
... Force affords to both the only argument for the present , and the only guarantee for the future . The poor man retains the prejudices of his forefathers without their faith , and their ignorance without their virtues ; he has adopted ...
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... force their growth , and give the appearance of a green field covered with the ruins of a vast edifice . These stones and this sand discover , on exami , nation , a perfect analogy with those which compose the arid and bro- ken summits ...
... force their growth , and give the appearance of a green field covered with the ruins of a vast edifice . These stones and this sand discover , on exami , nation , a perfect analogy with those which compose the arid and bro- ken summits ...
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... force their growth , and give the appearance of a green field covered with the ruins of a vast edifice . These stones and this sand discover , on exami , nation , a perfect analogy with those which compose the arid and bro . ken summits ...
... force their growth , and give the appearance of a green field covered with the ruins of a vast edifice . These stones and this sand discover , on exami , nation , a perfect analogy with those which compose the arid and bro . ken summits ...
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... force , aged men refused to fly , or to sur vive the destruction of their country ; and they braved death like the ancient Ro- mans when their capital was sacked by the Gauls . Farther on , p . 150 , he tells us that there is no example ...
... force , aged men refused to fly , or to sur vive the destruction of their country ; and they braved death like the ancient Ro- mans when their capital was sacked by the Gauls . Farther on , p . 150 , he tells us that there is no example ...
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Passagens conhecidas
Página 29 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Página 214 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Página 29 - Having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia...
Página 213 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Página 137 - When occasions present themselves, in which the interests of the people are at variance with their inclinations, it is the duty of the persons whom they have appointed, to be the guardians of those interests ; to withstand the temporary delusion, in order to give them time and opportunity for more cool and sedate reflection.
Página 45 - I know of no country, indeed, where the love of money has taken stronger hold on the affections of men, and where a profounder contempt is expressed for the theory of the permanent equality of property.
Página 417 - All other nations seem to have nearly reached their natural limits, and they have only to maintain their power; but these are still in the act of growth. All...
Página 105 - The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite.
Página 289 - Americans have a sincere faith in their religion, for who can search the human heart? but I am certain that they hold it to be indispensable to the maintenance of republican institutions. This opinion is not peculiar to a class of citizens or to a party, but it belongs to the whole nation, and to every rank of society.
Página 105 - The powers reserved to the several states will extend to all the objects, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties, and properties of the people: and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the state.