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... particular persons . A monarchy , where there is no nobility at all , is ever a pure and absolute tyranny , as that of the Turks ; for nobility attempers sovereignty , and draws the eyes of the people somewhat aside from f the line ...
... particular persons . A monarchy , where there is no nobility at all , is ever a pure and absolute tyranny , as that of the Turks ; for nobility attempers sovereignty , and draws the eyes of the people somewhat aside from f the line ...
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... particular persons , it is a re- verend thing to see an ancient castle or building not in decay , or to see a fair timber tree sound and . perfect ; how much more to behold an ancient noble family , which hath stood against the waves ...
... particular persons , it is a re- verend thing to see an ancient castle or building not in decay , or to see a fair timber tree sound and . perfect ; how much more to behold an ancient noble family , which hath stood against the waves ...
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... highest motion , and softly in their own motion ; and , therefore , when great ones in their own particular motion move 66 violently , and , as Tacitus expresseth it well 46 OF SEDITIONS AND TROUBLES . Travel 46 Atheism.
... highest motion , and softly in their own motion ; and , therefore , when great ones in their own particular motion move 66 violently , and , as Tacitus expresseth it well 46 OF SEDITIONS AND TROUBLES . Travel 46 Atheism.
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... general pre- servatives , whereof we will speak : as for the just cure it must answer to the particular disease ; and so be left to counsel rather than rule . The first remedy , or prevention , is to remove 48 OF SEDITIONS AND TROUBLES .
... general pre- servatives , whereof we will speak : as for the just cure it must answer to the particular disease ; and so be left to counsel rather than rule . The first remedy , or prevention , is to remove 48 OF SEDITIONS AND TROUBLES .
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... particular persons and factions are apt enough to flatter themselves , or at least to brave that , they believe not . Also the foresight and prevention , that there be no likely or fit head whereunto discontented per- sons may resort ...
... particular persons and factions are apt enough to flatter themselves , or at least to brave that , they believe not . Also the foresight and prevention , that there be no likely or fit head whereunto discontented per- sons may resort ...
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