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Page 143
... consists in its authority over men , if the apparent or nominal wealth fail in this power , it fails in essence ; in fact , ceases to be wealth at all . It does not appear lately in England , that our authority over men is absolute ...
... consists in its authority over men , if the apparent or nominal wealth fail in this power , it fails in essence ; in fact , ceases to be wealth at all . It does not appear lately in England , that our authority over men is absolute ...
Page 203
... consists of things in themselves valuable ; " Money , " of documentary claims to the possession of such things ; and " RICHES " is a relative term , expressing the magnitude of the posses- sions of one person or society as compared with ...
... consists of things in themselves valuable ; " Money , " of documentary claims to the possession of such things ; and " RICHES " is a relative term , expressing the magnitude of the posses- sions of one person or society as compared with ...
Page 206
... consists secondarily in historical association and architectural beauty , of which we have to examine the influence on manners and life . The value of instruments consists , A. In their power of shortening labour , or otherwise ...
... consists secondarily in historical association and architectural beauty , of which we have to examine the influence on manners and life . The value of instruments consists , A. In their power of shortening labour , or otherwise ...
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