Essays and treatises on several subjects ... A new edition, Band 1T. Cadell, 1772 |
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... say , we find by experience , that even the temporary and delegated authority of the generals and magiftrates ; being always , in fuch governments , as ab folute within its fphere , as that of the prince himself ; is able , with ...
... say , we find by experience , that even the temporary and delegated authority of the generals and magiftrates ; being always , in fuch governments , as ab folute within its fphere , as that of the prince himself ; is able , with ...
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... of the conftitution . Such a government , they would say , will not be a mixed government . For fo great is the natural ambition of men , that they are never fatisfied with power ; and if one order of men , 7 with 35 ESSAY V.
... of the conftitution . Such a government , they would say , will not be a mixed government . For fo great is the natural ambition of men , that they are never fatisfied with power ; and if one order of men , 7 with 35 ESSAY V.
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... say , that there are few wife men . For in that cafe we fhould exalt our notions of wisdom , and should not pay a fingu- Íar honour to any one , who was not fingularly distinguished by his talents . In like manner , I have heard it ...
... say , that there are few wife men . For in that cafe we fhould exalt our notions of wisdom , and should not pay a fingu- Íar honour to any one , who was not fingularly distinguished by his talents . In like manner , I have heard it ...
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... were acquainted with a goddess or an angel ? If you answer that you never were : He will then say , that it is impoffible for you to form a concep- tion of fuch divine beauties as thofe which his charmer tion 168 XVII . ESSAY.
... were acquainted with a goddess or an angel ? If you answer that you never were : He will then say , that it is impoffible for you to form a concep- tion of fuch divine beauties as thofe which his charmer tion 168 XVII . ESSAY.
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... say equality , which nature has established between the fexes . We are , by nature , their lovers , their friends , their patrons : Would we willingly change fuch endearing appellations , for the barbarous title of master and tyrant ...
... say equality , which nature has established between the fexes . We are , by nature , their lovers , their friends , their patrons : Would we willingly change fuch endearing appellations , for the barbarous title of master and tyrant ...
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