Essays, Moral, Economical and PoliticalJ. Sharpe, 1822 - 206 pages |
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... whereof , I assure you , I some- times wish your infirmities translated upon myself , that her majesty might have the service of so active and able a mind ; and I might be with excuse con- fined to these contemplations and studies , for ...
... whereof , I assure you , I some- times wish your infirmities translated upon myself , that her majesty might have the service of so active and able a mind ; and I might be with excuse con- fined to these contemplations and studies , for ...
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... ( whereof the memory remaineth , either ancient or recent ) , there is not one that hath been transported to the mad degree of love , which shows that great spirits and great busi- ness do keep out this weak passion . You must except ...
... ( whereof the memory remaineth , either ancient or recent ) , there is not one that hath been transported to the mad degree of love , which shows that great spirits and great busi- ness do keep out this weak passion . You must except ...
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... whereof the latter is a curse : for in evil the best condition is not to will ; the second not to can . But power to do good is the true and law- ful end of aspiring ; for good thoughts ( though God accept them ) , yet towards men are ...
... whereof the latter is a curse : for in evil the best condition is not to will ; the second not to can . But power to do good is the true and law- ful end of aspiring ; for good thoughts ( though God accept them ) , yet towards men are ...
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... whereof we will speak : as for the just cure , it must answer to the particular dis- ease ; and so be left to counsel rather than rule . The first remedy , or prevention , is to remove , by all means possible , that material cause of se ...
... whereof we will speak : as for the just cure , it must answer to the particular dis- ease ; and so be left to counsel rather than rule . The first remedy , or prevention , is to remove , by all means possible , that material cause of se ...
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Francis Bacon. by all means possible , that material cause of se- dition whereof we speak , which is , want and po- verty in the estate ; to which purpose serveth the opening and well balancing of trade ; the che- rishing of manufactures ...
Francis Bacon. by all means possible , that material cause of se- dition whereof we speak , which is , want and po- verty in the estate ; to which purpose serveth the opening and well balancing of trade ; the che- rishing of manufactures ...
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