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As he grew older , his filial affection seemed to grow stronger , and it was an
affecting sight to see them enter this little church together - the aged mother
leaning on the arm of her strong and manly son . Many a bright eye sent forth its
softest ...
As he grew older , his filial affection seemed to grow stronger , and it was an
affecting sight to see them enter this little church together - the aged mother
leaning on the arm of her strong and manly son . Many a bright eye sent forth its
softest ...
Page 124
This choice of expression requires great mental activity , and strong imagination .
The ideas of most intellects are vague and indistinct ; connected with no definite
symbol , they make little impression , soon pass away , and are forgotten .
This choice of expression requires great mental activity , and strong imagination .
The ideas of most intellects are vague and indistinct ; connected with no definite
symbol , they make little impression , soon pass away , and are forgotten .
Page 255
Again , we notice a strong natural tendency in men to enjoy freedom to the utmost
extent of which they are capable . Ever since the world began , the tendency has
constantly been in this direction , and constantly pushed to the utmost limit ...
Again , we notice a strong natural tendency in men to enjoy freedom to the utmost
extent of which they are capable . Ever since the world began , the tendency has
constantly been in this direction , and constantly pushed to the utmost limit ...
Page 257
And , secondly , that knowing the strength of this tendency and man ' s present
imperfect state , we take strong conservative ground to prevent running blindly
into these measures before their appointed time . This is peculiarly the danger of
our ...
And , secondly , that knowing the strength of this tendency and man ' s present
imperfect state , we take strong conservative ground to prevent running blindly
into these measures before their appointed time . This is peculiarly the danger of
our ...
Page 410
There can be no greater injustice , than to vilify the character of an honest public
man . He has broken away from the attachments of long acquaintance , the
strong bonds of friendship , the still closer and more tender ties of kindred and
family ...
There can be no greater injustice , than to vilify the character of an honest public
man . He has broken away from the attachments of long acquaintance , the
strong bonds of friendship , the still closer and more tender ties of kindred and
family ...
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