History of the revolution in England in 1688, comprising a view of the reign of James ii., completed to the settlement of the crown, by the editor. To which is prefixed, a notice of the life, writings and speeches of sir J. Mackintosh, Volume 2 |
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... truths , by persisting in his purpose . His talents , however , were already known and esti- mated . Paine , whilst writing his " Rights of Man , " heard that Mackintosh also was employed in answering Burke . " Tell your friend , " said ...
... truths , by persisting in his purpose . His talents , however , were already known and esti- mated . Paine , whilst writing his " Rights of Man , " heard that Mackintosh also was employed in answering Burke . " Tell your friend , " said ...
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... truth have been hitherto conspicuous only in the military defection of France , because the enlightened sense of general interest has been so much more diffused in that nation than in any other despotic monarchy of Europe . But they ...
... truth have been hitherto conspicuous only in the military defection of France , because the enlightened sense of general interest has been so much more diffused in that nation than in any other despotic monarchy of Europe . But they ...
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... truth ? Not long ago you profaned the forms of devotion , by a thanksgiving , which either means nothing , or insinuates a lie . You thanked Heaven for the preservation of a king and queen on the throne of their an- cestors - an ...
... truth ? Not long ago you profaned the forms of devotion , by a thanksgiving , which either means nothing , or insinuates a lie . You thanked Heaven for the preservation of a king and queen on the throne of their an- cestors - an ...
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... truth , we are this day called on to settle the crown of England on a princess of Germany , because she is the granddaughter of James I. If that be , as the phraseology intimates , the true and sole reason of the choice , con- sistency ...
... truth , we are this day called on to settle the crown of England on a princess of Germany , because she is the granddaughter of James I. If that be , as the phraseology intimates , the true and sole reason of the choice , con- sistency ...
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... truth or justice is peculiar to politics . The existence of robbery in one age makes its vindication in the next , and the champions of freedom have abandoned the stronghold of right for precedent , which , when the most favourable , is ...
... truth or justice is peculiar to politics . The existence of robbery in one age makes its vindication in the next , and the champions of freedom have abandoned the stronghold of right for precedent , which , when the most favourable , is ...
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Page 99 - All this, I know well enough, will sound wild and chimerical to the profane herd of those vulgar and mechanical politicians who have no place among us ; a sort of people who think that nothing exists but what is gross and material ; and who, therefore, far from being qualified to be directors of the great movement of empire, are not fit to turn a wheel in the machine.
Page 299 - ... a Liberty to Tender Consciences and that no man shall be disquieted or called in question for differences of opinion in matters of religion which do not disturb the peace of the kingdom...
Page 44 - One asylum of free discussion is still inviolate. There is still one spot in Europe where man can freely exercise his reason on the most important concerns of society, where he can boldly publish his judgment on the acts of the proudest and most powerful tyrants.
Page 208 - ... and I will deal plainly with you, that after having had the benefit of their services in such a time of need and danger, I will neither expose them to disgrace, nor myself to the want of them, if there should be another rebellion to make them necessary to me.
Page 182 - Jotham, of piercing wit and pregnant thought,* Endued by nature, and by learning taught To move assemblies, who but only tried The worse awhile, then chose the better side; Nor chose alone, but turned the balance too— So much the weight of one brave man can do.
Page 30 - The perfect composition, the nervous language, the well-turned periods of Dr. Robertson, inflamed me to the ambitious hope that I might one day tread in his footsteps: the calm philosophy, the careless inimitable beauties of his friend and rival, often forced me to close the volume with a mixed sensation of delight and despair.
Page 99 - ... a sort of people who think that nothing exists but what is gross and material; and who therefore, far from being qualified to be directors of the great movement of empire, are not fit to turn a wheel in the machine. But to men truly initiated and rightly taught, these ruling and master principles, which, in the opinion of such men as I have mentioned, have no substantial existence, are in truth everything, and all in all.
Page 23 - He seemed to feel, and even to envy, the happiness of my situation ; while I admired the powers of a superior man, as they are blended in his attractive character with the softness and simplicity of a child. Perhaps no human being was ever more perfectly exempt from the taint of malevolence, vanity, or falsehood.
Page 149 - Westward the course of empire takes its way, The four first acts already past, A fifth shall close the drama with the day : Time's noblest offspring is the last.
Page 365 - Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon : and let his house be made a dunghill for this.