Essays, Moral, Economical and PoliticalJohn Sharpe, 1828 - 194 pages |
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... turn upon the poles of truth . The pass from theological and philosophical truth , to the truth of civil business , it will be acknowledged , even by those that practise it not , that clear and round dealing is the honour of man's ...
... turn upon the poles of truth . The pass from theological and philosophical truth , to the truth of civil business , it will be acknowledged , even by those that practise it not , that clear and round dealing is the honour of man's ...
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... turn thee behind me . ' Peace is not the matter , but following and party . Contrariwise , certain Laodiceans and lukewarm persons think they may accommo- date points of religion by middle ways , and taking part of both , and witty ...
... turn thee behind me . ' Peace is not the matter , but following and party . Contrariwise , certain Laodiceans and lukewarm persons think they may accommo- date points of religion by middle ways , and taking part of both , and witty ...
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... turn ; and at such times when they thought the case indeed required dissimula- tion , if then they used it , it came to pass that the former opinion spread abroad , of their good faith and clearness of dealing , made them almost ...
... turn ; and at such times when they thought the case indeed required dissimula- tion , if then they used it , it came to pass that the former opinion spread abroad , of their good faith and clearness of dealing , made them almost ...
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... turn there are never wanting some persons of violent and undertaking natures , who , so they may have power and business , will take it at any cost . Now , to speak of public envy : there is yet some good in public envy , whereas in ...
... turn there are never wanting some persons of violent and undertaking natures , who , so they may have power and business , will take it at any cost . Now , to speak of public envy : there is yet some good in public envy , whereas in ...
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... turn , and no more ado . Certainly to men of great judgment , bold persons are sport to behold ; nay , and to the vulgar also boldness hath somewhat of the ridiculous : for if ab- surdity be the subject of laughter , doubt you not but ...
... turn , and no more ado . Certainly to men of great judgment , bold persons are sport to behold ; nay , and to the vulgar also boldness hath somewhat of the ridiculous : for if ab- surdity be the subject of laughter , doubt you not but ...
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