Masterpieces of Eloquence: Famous Orations of Great World Leaders from Early Greece to the Present Time, Volume 16P. F. Collier & Son, 1905 |
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Page 6571
... holds , we know , that a man may rightfully be wiser to - day than he was yesterday — that he may rightfully change when he finds himself wrong . But can we , for that reason , run ahead , and infer that he will make any particu lar ...
... holds , we know , that a man may rightfully be wiser to - day than he was yesterday — that he may rightfully change when he finds himself wrong . But can we , for that reason , run ahead , and infer that he will make any particu lar ...
Page 6575
... hold that in contemplation of universal law , and of the Constitution , the Union of these States is perpetual . Per- petuity is implied , if not expressed , in the fundamental law of all national governments . It is safe to assert that ...
... hold that in contemplation of universal law , and of the Constitution , the Union of these States is perpetual . Per- petuity is implied , if not expressed , in the fundamental law of all national governments . It is safe to assert that ...
Page 6577
... hold , occupy , and possess the property and places belonging to the government , and to collect the duties and imposts ; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects , there will be no invasion , no using of force against or ...
... hold , occupy , and possess the property and places belonging to the government , and to collect the duties and imposts ; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects , there will be no invasion , no using of force against or ...
Page 6582
... hold the right side in this dispute there is still no single good reason for precipi- tate action . Intelligence , patriotism , Christianity , and a firm reliance on Him who has never yet forsaken this favored land are still competent ...
... hold the right side in this dispute there is still no single good reason for precipi- tate action . Intelligence , patriotism , Christianity , and a firm reliance on Him who has never yet forsaken this favored land are still competent ...
Page 6589
... hold slaves under any circum- stances ; and others who would gladly introduce slavery anew , if it were out of existence . We know that some southern men do free their slaves , go north , and become tip - top Abolition ists ; while some ...
... hold slaves under any circum- stances ; and others who would gladly introduce slavery anew , if it were out of existence . We know that some southern men do free their slaves , go north , and become tip - top Abolition ists ; while some ...
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