Famous Orators of the World and Their Best OrationsJ. C. Winston Company, 1902 - 639 pages |
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... gentlemen who have just addressed the House . But different men often see the same subject in different lights ; and , there- fore , I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen , if , entertaining as I do opinions of ...
... gentlemen who have just addressed the House . But different men often see the same subject in different lights ; and , there- fore , I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen , if , entertaining as I do opinions of ...
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... gentlemen , sir , what means this martial array , if its purpose be not to force us to submission ? Can gentlemen assign any other possi- ble motive for it ? Has Great Britain any enemy , in this quarter of the world , to call for all ...
... gentlemen , sir , what means this martial array , if its purpose be not to force us to submission ? Can gentlemen assign any other possi- ble motive for it ? Has Great Britain any enemy , in this quarter of the world , to call for all ...
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... Gentlemen may cry , It is in vain , sir , to extenuate the matter . Peace , peace - but there is no peace . The war is actually begun ! The next gale , that sweeps from the north , will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms ...
... Gentlemen may cry , It is in vain , sir , to extenuate the matter . Peace , peace - but there is no peace . The war is actually begun ! The next gale , that sweeps from the north , will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms ...
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... Let the consequences be what they will , I am determined to proceed . The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man , are to sacrifice estate , JAMES OTIS 25 25 ease , health and applause ,
... Let the consequences be what they will , I am determined to proceed . The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man , are to sacrifice estate , JAMES OTIS 25 25 ease , health and applause ,
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... Gentlemen have this day come forward to answer him . He has been treated as having wandered in the flowery fields of fancy ; and attempts have been made to take off from the minds of the committee that sober impression which might be ...
... Gentlemen have this day come forward to answer him . He has been treated as having wandered in the flowery fields of fancy ; and attempts have been made to take off from the minds of the committee that sober impression which might be ...
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