Burke, Select Works: Four letters on the proposals for peace with the regicide directory of France. New ed. 1892Clarendon Press, 1892 |
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Page xxii
... give it the fullest and speediest effect . Briefly , if the Directory stood its ground , and wished for peace , Mr. Pitt would make peace with the Directory . Mr. Pitt spoke to the same effect in the Debate on the Address . Five months ...
... give it the fullest and speediest effect . Briefly , if the Directory stood its ground , and wished for peace , Mr. Pitt would make peace with the Directory . Mr. Pitt spoke to the same effect in the Debate on the Address . Five months ...
Page xlii
... gives to man's natural eminence in the animal world its natural extent and significance . Now the common relations and interests of men in society , their mutual likings and dislikings , their jealousies and their ambitions , their ...
... gives to man's natural eminence in the animal world its natural extent and significance . Now the common relations and interests of men in society , their mutual likings and dislikings , their jealousies and their ambitions , their ...
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... give the law to that nation which will not push its opposition beyond its convenience . If we look to nothing but our domestick condition , the state of the nation is full even to plethory ; but if we imagine that this country can long ...
... give the law to that nation which will not push its opposition beyond its convenience . If we look to nothing but our domestick condition , the state of the nation is full even to plethory ; but if we imagine that this country can long ...
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... give us an hearing . By that means the terms cannot be of our choosing ; no , not in any part . It is laid in the unalterable constitution of things - none can aspire to act greatly , but those who are of force greatly to suffer . They ...
... give us an hearing . By that means the terms cannot be of our choosing ; no , not in any part . It is laid in the unalterable constitution of things - none can aspire to act greatly , but those who are of force greatly to suffer . They ...
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... will not give even a nod to the suppliants for peace , until a change in the fortune of the war threatens him with ruin , then I think it evident , THE OVERTURES FOR PEACE . 21 that he wishes nothing 20 REGICIDE PEACE . I.
... will not give even a nod to the suppliants for peace , until a change in the fortune of the war threatens him with ruin , then I think it evident , THE OVERTURES FOR PEACE . 21 that he wishes nothing 20 REGICIDE PEACE . I.
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