Letters from London, Written During the Years 1802 & 1803 |
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... having once felt the sentiment of liberty , could be rendered cold to its influence . The tyrant Tiberius stands ac- quitted before that senate , who mingled tears with joy , and regret with flattery . " Could John [ 27 ]
... having once felt the sentiment of liberty , could be rendered cold to its influence . The tyrant Tiberius stands ac- quitted before that senate , who mingled tears with joy , and regret with flattery . " Could John [ 27 ]
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... render- ed so tame , he would not dare to reach over a hedge to cut a walking stick . What a reflection ! that he , who had been accustomed to consider the largest quarter of the globe his park , all the rivers and lakes , his fishery ...
... render- ed so tame , he would not dare to reach over a hedge to cut a walking stick . What a reflection ! that he , who had been accustomed to consider the largest quarter of the globe his park , all the rivers and lakes , his fishery ...
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... renders useless . Where there are few beggars , there will be little charity , and where there is a prevalent ... rendered their condition ten times worse than feudal , must naturally raise a hedge about their hearts , and contract the ...
... renders useless . Where there are few beggars , there will be little charity , and where there is a prevalent ... rendered their condition ten times worse than feudal , must naturally raise a hedge about their hearts , and contract the ...
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... render hatred for con- tempt . Machiavel would probably think it a na- tional virtue , to hate or despise all other people : but the English have improved on this . They under- value their own fellow subjects , as much as they do ...
... render hatred for con- tempt . Machiavel would probably think it a na- tional virtue , to hate or despise all other people : but the English have improved on this . They under- value their own fellow subjects , as much as they do ...
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... render himself ridiculous to all who despise his airs : I do not recollect an instance of having seen an English- man ridiculous on this account ; hence , though their characters are extremely angular , they are rather defensively ...
... render himself ridiculous to all who despise his airs : I do not recollect an instance of having seen an English- man ridiculous on this account ; hence , though their characters are extremely angular , they are rather defensively ...
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Page 277 - Grace was in all her steps. Heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love.
Page 136 - Permit me, sire, further to observe, that whoever has already dared, or shall hereafter endeavour, by false insinuations and suggestions, to alienate your Majesty's affections from your loyal subjects in general, and from the City of London in particular, and to withdraw your confidence...
Page 135 - We do, therefore, with the greatest humility and submission, most earnestly supplicate your Majesty that you will not dismiss us from your presence without expressing a more favourable opinion of your faithful citizens, and without some comfort, without some prospect at least of redress.
Page 77 - Christianity, and the corruption of morals which usually follows its profanation, 'the keeping one day in seven holy, as a time of relaxation and refreshment as well as for public worship, is of admirable service to a state, considered merely as a civil institution.
Page 135 - Most gracious Sovereign, will your Majesty be pleased so far to condescend as to permit the mayor of your loyal City of London to declare in your royal presence, on behalf of his fellow-citizens, how much the bare apprehension of your Majesty's displeasure would at all times affect their minds. The declaration of that displeasure has already filled them with inexpressible anxiety, and with the deepest affliction. Permit me, sire, to assure your Majesty, that your Majesty has...
Page 137 - Lords Spiritual and Temporal and Commons do in the name of all the people aforesaid most humbly and faithfully submit themselves, their heirs and posterities for ever...
Page 135 - Majesty's displeasure would at all times affect their minds. The declaration of that displeasure has already filled them with inexpressible anxiety and with the deepest affliction. Permit me, Sire, to assure your Majesty, that your Majesty has not in all your dominions any subjects more faithful, more dutiful, or more affectionate to your Majesty's person and family, or more ready to sacrifice their lives and fortunes in the maintenance of the true honour and dignity of your crown.
Page 14 - In every human society," says the celebrated Marquis Beccaria, " there is an effort continually tending to confer on one part the height of power and happiness, and to reduce the other to the extreme of weakness and misery. The intent of good laws is to oppose this effort, and to diffuse their influence universally and equally.
Page 2 - District, has deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " THE CHILD'S BOTANY," In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, " An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned...
Page 136 - Sire, further to observe, that whoever has already dared, or shall hereafter endeavour by false insinuations and suggestions to alienate your Majesty's affections from your loyal subjects in general, and from the city of London in particular, and to withdraw your confidence in and regard for your people, is an enemy to your Majesty's person and family, a violator of the public peace, and a betrayer of our happy constitution...