People and Problems: A Collection of Addresses and EditorialsH. Holt, 1908 - 344 pages |
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... principle of gravitation to remain unpublished on account of an apparent discrepancy in his data . In politics all this is totally different . Ten years from now Mr. Cleveland's opinions on the silver question will possess very slight ...
... principle of gravitation to remain unpublished on account of an apparent discrepancy in his data . In politics all this is totally different . Ten years from now Mr. Cleveland's opinions on the silver question will possess very slight ...
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... principle of gravitation to remain unpublished on account of an apparent discrepancy in his data . In politics all this is totally different . Ten years from now Mr. Cleveland's opinions on the silver question will possess very slight ...
... principle of gravitation to remain unpublished on account of an apparent discrepancy in his data . In politics all this is totally different . Ten years from now Mr. Cleveland's opinions on the silver question will possess very slight ...
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... principles of D - ism in opposition to the Dot - age of the Uni- versity . " It is from the translation by these three men ( in 1816 ) of Lacroix's Treatise on the Differ- ential and Integral Calculus , together with the pub- lication ...
... principles of D - ism in opposition to the Dot - age of the Uni- versity . " It is from the translation by these three men ( in 1816 ) of Lacroix's Treatise on the Differ- ential and Integral Calculus , together with the pub- lication ...
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... principle , or for the defence of fundamental constitutional rights , or for the preser- vation of the integrity of the country . The grand struggle over state rights and over slavery came to its final close in a gigantic civil war ...
... principle , or for the defence of fundamental constitutional rights , or for the preser- vation of the integrity of the country . The grand struggle over state rights and over slavery came to its final close in a gigantic civil war ...
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... principles the recognition of which one holds to be essential to political salva- tion , and the opponents of which ... principles ; nor is the acceptance of those principles themselves likely to be best furthered by that sort of ...
... principles the recognition of which one holds to be essential to political salva- tion , and the opponents of which ... principles ; nor is the acceptance of those principles themselves likely to be best furthered by that sort of ...
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Page 145 - And statesmen at her council met Who knew the seasons when to take Occasion by the hand, and make The bounds of freedom wider yet 'By shaping some august decree, Which kept her throne unshaken still, Broad-based upon her people's will, And compass'd by the inviolate sea.
Page 170 - That the United States hereby disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its determination when that is accomplished to leave the government and control of the island to its people.
Page 336 - Whoe'er has travelled life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
Page 289 - Take the sum of human achievement in action, in science, in art, in literature — subtract the work of the men above forty, and, while we should miss great treasures, even priceless treasures, we should practically be where we are today.
Page 334 - No, Sir ; there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.
Page 37 - But if you happen to have any learning, keep it a profound secret, especially from the men, who generally look with a jealous and malignant eye on a woman of great parts, and a cultivated understanding.
Page 140 - If this measure attains a successful result, then our aspirations as a Christian, peace-loving people will be realized. If it fails, it will be only another justification for our contemplated action.
Page 42 - Posterity, alarmed at the way in which its literary baggage grows upon it, always seeks to leave behind it as much as it can, as much as it dares — everything but masterpieces. But the immense vibration of George Sand's voice upon the ear of Europe will not soon die away. Her passions and her errors have been abundantly talked of. She left them behind her, and men's memory of her will leave them behind also.
Page 257 - There is a homely old adage which runs: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." If the American nation will speak softly and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy the Monroe Doctrine will go far.
Page 42 - These are among the last words of her Journal of 1870. Whether or not the number of George Sand's works — always fresh, always attractive, but poured out too lavishly and rapidly — is likely to prove a hindrance to her fame, I do not care to consider. Posterity, alarmed at the way in which its literary baggage grows upon it, always seeks to leave behind it as much as it can, as much as it dares — -everything but masterpieces. But the immense vibration of George Sand's voice upon the ear of...