The World's Best Orations: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Volume 10F.P. Kaiser, 1899 - 111 pages The text of thousands of speeches from all historical periods through the 19th century arranged in alphabetical order. |
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Page 3677
... friends of the Constitution wholly underestimated the power and influence of the Government which they were establishing . Certainly , sir , many of the ablest statesmen of that day earnestly desired a stronger Government ; and it was ...
... friends of the Constitution wholly underestimated the power and influence of the Government which they were establishing . Certainly , sir , many of the ablest statesmen of that day earnestly desired a stronger Government ; and it was ...
Page 3688
... friends to make any defense , but would choose rather to put it upon the conscience and determination of his judges , to decide that wherein he knew not how to make any choice of his own as to what would be best for him , whether to ...
... friends to make any defense , but would choose rather to put it upon the conscience and determination of his judges , to decide that wherein he knew not how to make any choice of his own as to what would be best for him , whether to ...
Page 3689
... courage which expected the inevitable end , Vergniaud and his friends were prepared for it when it came in the autumn of 1793. On the wall of the Carmelite convent where they were imprisoned , 3689 VERGNIAUD, PIERRE VICTURNIEN 1753-1793.
... courage which expected the inevitable end , Vergniaud and his friends were prepared for it when it came in the autumn of 1793. On the wall of the Carmelite convent where they were imprisoned , 3689 VERGNIAUD, PIERRE VICTURNIEN 1753-1793.
Page 3690
... friends , all singing the Marseillaise and keeping up the chant until the last man was strapped under the ax . " TO THE CAMP ! » ( Delivered before the Committee of Public Safety , September 2d , 1792 ) THE HE details given to you by M ...
... friends , all singing the Marseillaise and keeping up the chant until the last man was strapped under the ax . " TO THE CAMP ! » ( Delivered before the Committee of Public Safety , September 2d , 1792 ) THE HE details given to you by M ...
Page 3691
... friend of your glory , the friend of your happiness . He would save you ! Citizens , forswear , therefore , your intestine dissension ; let your profound indignation against crime encourage upright men to come to the front . Have the ...
... friend of your glory , the friend of your happiness . He would save you ! Citizens , forswear , therefore , your intestine dissension ; let your profound indignation against crime encourage upright men to come to the front . Have the ...
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