The Old South Leaflets: Annual serOld South Meeting House., 1886 |
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... duty . Not a place upon earth might be so happy as America . Her situation is remote from all the wrangling world , and she has nothing to do but to trade with them . man can distinguish in himself between temper and principle , and I ...
... duty . Not a place upon earth might be so happy as America . Her situation is remote from all the wrangling world , and she has nothing to do but to trade with them . man can distinguish in himself between temper and principle , and I ...
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... duty and renown ? And what was it , fellow - citizens , which gave to our Lafayette his spotless fame ? The love of liberty . What has consecrated his memory in hearts of good men ? The love of liberty . What nerved his youthful arm ...
... duty and renown ? And what was it , fellow - citizens , which gave to our Lafayette his spotless fame ? The love of liberty . What has consecrated his memory in hearts of good men ? The love of liberty . What nerved his youthful arm ...
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... duty to you may be expressed in poor writing as well as good . I hope I grow a better boy , and that you will have no occa- sion to be ashamed of me when you return . Mr. Thaxter says I learn my books well . He is a very good master . I ...
... duty to you may be expressed in poor writing as well as good . I hope I grow a better boy , and that you will have no occa- sion to be ashamed of me when you return . Mr. Thaxter says I learn my books well . He is a very good master . I ...
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... duty , Steadfast and still , nor paid with mortal praise , But finding amplest recompense For life's ungarlanded expense In work done squarely and unwasted days . For this we honor him , that he could know How sweet the service and how ...
... duty , Steadfast and still , nor paid with mortal praise , But finding amplest recompense For life's ungarlanded expense In work done squarely and unwasted days . For this we honor him , that he could know How sweet the service and how ...
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... Duty's leaden casket holds it still , And but two ways are offered to our will , Toil with rare triumph , ease with safe disgrace , The problem still for us and all of human race . He chose , as men choose , where most danger 7.
... Duty's leaden casket holds it still , And but two ways are offered to our will , Toil with rare triumph , ease with safe disgrace , The problem still for us and all of human race . He chose , as men choose , where most danger 7.
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Abigail Adams Address adoption amendments America arms army ARTICLE biography blessing Boston British cause character Charles citizens civil colonies Commonwealth of England confederation Congress Constitution Convention Cromwell danger declaration duty EDWARD CHANNING EDWARD EVERETT HALE electors enemy England English English Commonwealth established Everett extract federal Federalist force genius give Gouverneur Morris Governor hand happiness hath heart Heaven honor hope independence JAMES K John Adams King Lafayette land lectures legislature letter liberty Lincoln's First Inaugural lords Massachusetts ment militia mind moral nation nature necessary never number of votes object Old South Leaflets opinion oppressive Patrick Henry patriots peace political present President principles PROF proposed Republic Republican respect Revolution Samuel Adams SECTION Senate sentiments spirit stimulate historical thereof things thought tion tories Union United Vane Vice-President Virginia Washington whole number wish
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 4 - There shall be sung another golden Age, The rise of Empire and of Arts, The Good and Great inspiring epic Rage, The wisest Heads and noblest Hearts.
Seite 6 - As the British Constitution is the most subtle organism which has proceeded from the womb and the long gestation of progressive history, so the American Constitution is, so far as I can see, the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man.
Seite 8 - I dare hope is, that, if in executing this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens ; and have thence too little consulted my incapacity as well as disinclination for the weighty and untried cares before me ; my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country with some share of the partiality in which they...
Seite 2 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union and the patronage of Heaven.
Seite 7 - The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators.