Famous Orators of the World and Their Best OrationsJ. C. Winston Company, 1902 - 639 pages |
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... citizen ; in public life , the patriot and the hero . I do not say , that when brought to the test I shall be invincible . I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial , but if ever I should , it will be then known how far ...
... citizen ; in public life , the patriot and the hero . I do not say , that when brought to the test I shall be invincible . I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial , but if ever I should , it will be then known how far ...
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... citizens , I know you want not zeal or fortitude . You will maintain your rights , or perish in the generous struggle . However difficult the combat , you never will decline it when freedom is the prize . An independence of Great ...
... citizens , I know you want not zeal or fortitude . You will maintain your rights , or perish in the generous struggle . However difficult the combat , you never will decline it when freedom is the prize . An independence of Great ...
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... citizens to whom this country owes its greatness and its prosperity . THE NEW CONSTITUTION [ Hamilton's work for the Constitution was not confined to his labors leading up to it and on the floor of the Convention , and his brilliant ...
... citizens to whom this country owes its greatness and its prosperity . THE NEW CONSTITUTION [ Hamilton's work for the Constitution was not confined to his labors leading up to it and on the floor of the Convention , and his brilliant ...
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... citizen against such a government . But can we believe that one State will ever suffer itself to be used as an instrument of coercion ? The thing is a dream ; it is impossible ; then we are brought to this dilemma : either a Federal ...
... citizen against such a government . But can we believe that one State will ever suffer itself to be used as an instrument of coercion ? The thing is a dream ; it is impossible ; then we are brought to this dilemma : either a Federal ...
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... regard for peace as a duty to mankind , and the known wish of our citizens , as well as that self- respect which required it of the nation to act with dignity and moderation , FISHER AMES 45 all these forbade an appeal to arms.
... regard for peace as a duty to mankind , and the known wish of our citizens , as well as that self- respect which required it of the nation to act with dignity and moderation , FISHER AMES 45 all these forbade an appeal to arms.
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