Character Portraits of Washington as Delineated by Historians, Orators and Divines: Selected and Arranged in Chronological Order with Biographical Notes and ReferencesR. M. Lindsay, 1887 - 351 Seiten |
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... less his superior . At least one cannot fail to give him the title of an excellent patriot , of a wise and virtuous man , and one is in fact tempted to ascribe to him all good qualities , even those that circumstances have not yet ...
... less his superior . At least one cannot fail to give him the title of an excellent patriot , of a wise and virtuous man , and one is in fact tempted to ascribe to him all good qualities , even those that circumstances have not yet ...
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... less known than the dazzling splendor of his military achievements , is not less edifying in example , or worthy the attention of his countrymen . The conspicuous character he has acted on the theatre of human affairs , the uniform ...
... less known than the dazzling splendor of his military achievements , is not less edifying in example , or worthy the attention of his countrymen . The conspicuous character he has acted on the theatre of human affairs , the uniform ...
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... less glaring portrait of private virtue . Born with abilities to unite the jar- ring interests of a number of states , and be the leader of a brave and injured people , nature has not been less favorable to him in corporeal than in ...
... less glaring portrait of private virtue . Born with abilities to unite the jar- ring interests of a number of states , and be the leader of a brave and injured people , nature has not been less favorable to him in corporeal than in ...
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... less from the splendor of his situation than from the dignity of his mind ; before whom all borrowed greatness sinks into insignificance , and all the po- tentates of Europe ( excepting the members of our own royal family ) be- come ...
... less from the splendor of his situation than from the dignity of his mind ; before whom all borrowed greatness sinks into insignificance , and all the po- tentates of Europe ( excepting the members of our own royal family ) be- come ...
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... less splendid but more important part . Possessing a clear and penetrating mind , a strong and sound judgment , calmness and temper for deliberation , with invincible firm- ness and perseverance in resolutions maturely formed , drawing ...
... less splendid but more important part . Possessing a clear and penetrating mind , a strong and sound judgment , calmness and temper for deliberation , with invincible firm- ness and perseverance in resolutions maturely formed , drawing ...
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Aaron Bancroft action admiration ambition American American Revolution appeared army born Boston brilliant Cæsar character of Washington Charles James Fox chief citizens civil command conduct Congress constitution countenance countrymen courage died dignity divine duty eminent enemies England excellent extract fame firm Fisher Ames fortune France French genius GEORGE COMBE George Washington GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS glory greatest happiness Harvard College heart Heaven hero highest honor human illustrious ington integrity intellectual JEDIDIAH MORSE judgment Julius Cæsar justice liberty lived London Lord Brougham mankind military mind moderation moral Mount Vernon nation nature never noble occasion oration passions patriotism peace perfect Philadelphia political possessed President principles prudence published pure qualities republic respect reverence Revolution Rochambeau SAMUEL STANHOPE SMITH soldiers spirit sublime success superior talents temper tion United veneration victory Virginia virtue vols Wash whole wisdom Yale College York