Christian PoliticsLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 - 445 pages |
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... , the arrangements of war and peace , are matters of so great a sound , and carry in their front such a show of consequence , that few are able so far to resist the im- pression , as to regard them with a steady reference [ vi ]
... , the arrangements of war and peace , are matters of so great a sound , and carry in their front such a show of consequence , that few are able so far to resist the im- pression , as to regard them with a steady reference [ vi ]
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... consequence , or of appearing considerable in the eyes of the world ; with which is connected a desire of distinction and superiority ; since he who is on a level with others attracts no particular notice or regard . This principle ...
... consequence , or of appearing considerable in the eyes of the world ; with which is connected a desire of distinction and superiority ; since he who is on a level with others attracts no particular notice or regard . This principle ...
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... consequence . And who does not wish to be a great man somewhere ; or does not affect to be chief in some system , however small and inconsiderable ; and if he cannot attain his object by fair and gentle means , is not ready to contend ...
... consequence . And who does not wish to be a great man somewhere ; or does not affect to be chief in some system , however small and inconsiderable ; and if he cannot attain his object by fair and gentle means , is not ready to contend ...
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... consequence will display itself . Let two travellers who never met before , and may never meet again , pass only a few hours together at the same inn , or in the same stage - coach , and there will probably be some exhibition of this ...
... consequence will display itself . Let two travellers who never met before , and may never meet again , pass only a few hours together at the same inn , or in the same stage - coach , and there will probably be some exhibition of this ...
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... consequence is not stirring in the human heart ? III . The last principle I shall consider is the love of wealth . and adventitious . This is entirely foreign Wealth is not primarily sought for its own sake , but merely as an instrument ...
... consequence is not stirring in the human heart ? III . The last principle I shall consider is the love of wealth . and adventitious . This is entirely foreign Wealth is not primarily sought for its own sake , but merely as an instrument ...
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