Famous Orators of the World and Their Best OrationsJ. C. Winston Company, 1902 - 639 pages |
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... patriotism , as well as abilities , of the very worthy 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 ...
... patriotism , as well as abilities , of the very worthy 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 ...
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... patriotism should have dictated . We have now no other alternative than independence , or the most ignominious and gall- ing servitude . The legions of our enemies thicken on our plains ; desola- tion and death mark their bloody career ...
... patriotism should have dictated . We have now no other alternative than independence , or the most ignominious and gall- ing servitude . The legions of our enemies thicken on our plains ; desola- tion and death mark their bloody career ...
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... patriotism of the people will continue , and be a sufficient guard to their liberties , and that the tendency of the constitution will be , that the State governments will counteract the general interest , and ultimately prevail ...
... patriotism of the people will continue , and be a sufficient guard to their liberties , and that the tendency of the constitution will be , that the State governments will counteract the general interest , and ultimately prevail ...
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... patriotism ? Is it a narrow affection for the spot where a man was born ? Are the very clods where we tread entitled to this ardent preference because they are greener ? No , sir , this is not the char- acter of the virtue , and it ...
... patriotism ? Is it a narrow affection for the spot where a man was born ? Are the very clods where we tread entitled to this ardent preference because they are greener ? No , sir , this is not the char- acter of the virtue , and it ...
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... a century in which he had few rivals in military ability , and none in wise and self - sacrificing patriotism and unselfish devotion to the best interests of his country . 48 HENRY LEE There are many , alike in America 47 Henry Lee.
... a century in which he had few rivals in military ability , and none in wise and self - sacrificing patriotism and unselfish devotion to the best interests of his country . 48 HENRY LEE There are many , alike in America 47 Henry Lee.
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