Christian PoliticsLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 - 445 pages |
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... 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 discovers itself very early ; a ...
... 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 discovers itself very early ; a ...
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... considerable to himself ; he discovers some endowment of nature , some acquired ability , or circumstance of fortune on which to ground his importance . If not distinguished by the inventive power of genius , he finds this defect ...
... considerable to himself ; he discovers some endowment of nature , some acquired ability , or circumstance of fortune on which to ground his importance . If not distinguished by the inventive power of genius , he finds this defect ...
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... considerable . To such , in gazing upon it , all that it can purchase rises up as in vision ; manors , lordships , stately houses , sumptuous equipages , with a long train of needy dependents and flattering admirers . Hence it cannot ...
... considerable . To such , in gazing upon it , all that it can purchase rises up as in vision ; manors , lordships , stately houses , sumptuous equipages , with a long train of needy dependents and flattering admirers . Hence it cannot ...
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... please ; which power , from the very constitution of civil society , cannot be enjoyed in the same degree by every indi- vidual . No large community can long subsist without a considerable part SECT . II . ] 25 Ends of Government .
... please ; which power , from the very constitution of civil society , cannot be enjoyed in the same degree by every indi- vidual . No large community can long subsist without a considerable part SECT . II . ] 25 Ends of Government .
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Ely Bates. No large community can long subsist without a considerable part of its members being appointed to laborious situations and dependent circumstances . It cannot subsist without food and clothing , and these can- not be obtained ...
Ely Bates. No large community can long subsist without a considerable part of its members being appointed to laborious situations and dependent circumstances . It cannot subsist without food and clothing , and these can- not be obtained ...
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