The Republic of the United States of America: And Its Political Institutions, Reviewed and ExaminedA.S. Barnes & Company, 1855 - 875 páginas |
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... principle of equality , he may thence infer that I consider that principle to be the sole cause of all that takes place in the present age : but this would be to impute to me a very narrow view . A multitude of opinions , feelings , and ...
... principle of equality , he may thence infer that I consider that principle to be the sole cause of all that takes place in the present age : but this would be to impute to me a very narrow view . A multitude of opinions , feelings , and ...
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... principle , in the extent that it exists with us , to the institutions of France , or to any of the European nations , are of the utmost importance to the people and statesmen of those countries , they are scarcely less entitled to the ...
... principle , in the extent that it exists with us , to the institutions of France , or to any of the European nations , are of the utmost importance to the people and statesmen of those countries , they are scarcely less entitled to the ...
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... principle in all its forms and modifications ; in the frame of our governments , in their administration by the dif- ferent executives , in our legislation , in the arrangement of our judiciary , in our manners , in religion , in the ...
... principle in all its forms and modifications ; in the frame of our governments , in their administration by the dif- ferent executives , in our legislation , in the arrangement of our judiciary , in our manners , in religion , in the ...
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... principle , which he steadily keeps in view , are conceived in the noblest spirit of philanthropy , and cannot fail to confirm the principles already so thoroughly and universally entertained by the American people . And no one can read ...
... principle , which he steadily keeps in view , are conceived in the noblest spirit of philanthropy , and cannot fail to confirm the principles already so thoroughly and universally entertained by the American people . And no one can read ...
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... principle of interest rightly under- stood CHAPTER IX . 107 · 109 115 . 119 123 129 That the Americans apply the principle of interest rightly understood to reli- gious matters • CHAPTER X. Of the taste for physical well - being in ...
... principle of interest rightly under- stood CHAPTER IX . 107 · 109 115 . 119 123 129 That the Americans apply the principle of interest rightly understood to reli- gious matters • CHAPTER X. Of the taste for physical well - being in ...
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Pasajes populares
Página 250 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Página 250 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice...
Página 35 - God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Página 251 - I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves by suitable establishments on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies.
Página 291 - In a society under the forms of which the stronger faction can readily unite and oppress the weaker, anarchy may as truly be said to reign as in a state of nature, where the weaker individual is not secured against the violence of the stronger; and as, in the latter state, even the stronger individuals are prompted, by the uncertainty of their condition, to submit to a government which may protect the weak as well as themselves...
Página 251 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Página 55 - America, then, exhibits in her social state a most extraordinary phenomenon. Men are there seen on a greater equality in point of fortune and intellect, or in other words, more equal in their strength, than in any other country of the world, or, in any age of which history has preserved the remembrance.
Página 34 - IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Página 387 - ... this being the place where that absolute despotic power which must, in all governments, reside somewhere, is intrusted by the constitution of these kingdoms. All mischiefs and grievances, operations and remedies, that transcend the ordinary course of the laws, are within the reach of this extraordinary tribunal.
Página 467 - The American struggles against the obstacles that nature opposes to him; the adversaries of the Russian are men. The former combats the wilderness and savage life; the latter civilization with all its arms.