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... , even in nature , a disposition towards it ; as , on the other side , there is a natural malignity for there be • See note G at the end . that in their nature do not affect the good of OF GOODNESS AND GOODNESS OF NATURE . 41.
... , even in nature , a disposition towards it ; as , on the other side , there is a natural malignity for there be • See note G at the end . that in their nature do not affect the good of OF GOODNESS AND GOODNESS OF NATURE . 41.
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... side , nobility extinguisheth the passive envy from others towards them , because they are in possession of honour . Certainly , kings that have able men of their nobility shall find ease in employing them , and a better slide into ...
... side , nobility extinguisheth the passive envy from others towards them , because they are in possession of honour . Certainly , kings that have able men of their nobility shall find ease in employing them , and a better slide into ...
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... side ; it is , as a boat that is overthrown by uneven weight on the one side : as was well seen in the time of Henry the Third of France ; for first himself entered league for the ex- tirpation of the Protestants , and presently after ...
... side ; it is , as a boat that is overthrown by uneven weight on the one side : as was well seen in the time of Henry the Third of France ; for first himself entered league for the ex- tirpation of the Protestants , and presently after ...
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... sides , but many divisions intro- duce atheism another is , scandal of priests , when it is come to that which St. Bernard saith , " non est " jam dicere , ut populus , sic sacerdos ; quia nec sic " populus , ut sacerdos : " a third is ...
... sides , but many divisions intro- duce atheism another is , scandal of priests , when it is come to that which St. Bernard saith , " non est " jam dicere , ut populus , sic sacerdos ; quia nec sic " populus , ut sacerdos : " a third is ...
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... side , counsellors should not be too speculative into their sovereign's person . The true composition of a counsellor is , rather to be skilful in their master's business than in his nature ; for then he is like to advise him , and not ...
... side , counsellors should not be too speculative into their sovereign's person . The true composition of a counsellor is , rather to be skilful in their master's business than in his nature ; for then he is like to advise him , and not ...
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