The Friend: A Series of Essays to Aid in the Formation of Fixed Principles in Politics, Morals, and Religion. With Literary Amusements Interspersed |
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... answer by his notions concerning the hearts of other men . But were it true , still the fair answer would be - Well ! but without the Laws the sword is but a piece of iron . The wretched tyrant , who disgraces the present age and human ...
... answer by his notions concerning the hearts of other men . But were it true , still the fair answer would be - Well ! but without the Laws the sword is but a piece of iron . The wretched tyrant , who disgraces the present age and human ...
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... answer seemed perfectly to astound him and he exclaimed , " How is it possible that men can live in such a country ? In this land of liberty we never see the face of a Tax - gatherer , nor hear of a duty except in our sea - ports . " My ...
... answer seemed perfectly to astound him and he exclaimed , " How is it possible that men can live in such a country ? In this land of liberty we never see the face of a Tax - gatherer , nor hear of a duty except in our sea - ports . " My ...
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... answer to the scheme , if a scheme so palpably impracticable needs any answer ) , and put it to his conscience , whether any desira- ble end could be hoped for from such a process ; or inquire of his own experience , or historical ...
... answer to the scheme , if a scheme so palpably impracticable needs any answer ) , and put it to his conscience , whether any desira- ble end could be hoped for from such a process ; or inquire of his own experience , or historical ...
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