The Four Civilizations of the World: An Historical RetrospectLippincott, 1874 - Počet stran: 416 |
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... less than 400 years before Christ . * Socrates was the author of the first code of Morals that appeared in Europe . In this he admirably de- fined the different virtues . He declared the practice of good was the only means to happiness ...
... less than 400 years before Christ . * Socrates was the author of the first code of Morals that appeared in Europe . In this he admirably de- fined the different virtues . He declared the practice of good was the only means to happiness ...
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... less threatening to man . In Greece the aspects of nature are so entirely different that the very conditions of existence are changed . Dangers of all kinds were far less numerous than in the tropical countries . The climate was more ...
... less threatening to man . In Greece the aspects of nature are so entirely different that the very conditions of existence are changed . Dangers of all kinds were far less numerous than in the tropical countries . The climate was more ...
Strana 24
... less dangerous , less intrusive , and less mysterious than in India : consequently , the human mind was less appalled and less supersti- tious . Natural causes began to be studied ; and man , gradually waking to a sense of his own power ...
... less dangerous , less intrusive , and less mysterious than in India : consequently , the human mind was less appalled and less supersti- tious . Natural causes began to be studied ; and man , gradually waking to a sense of his own power ...
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... less impressive that Cicero gave the weight of his authority in favour of the blending of the three elements in all good govern- ment . † Hardly less remarkable , though written some 161 years later , was the opinion pronounced by ...
... less impressive that Cicero gave the weight of his authority in favour of the blending of the three elements in all good govern- ment . † Hardly less remarkable , though written some 161 years later , was the opinion pronounced by ...
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... less income . Consequently the election of the Consuls was in the hands of those only who had property . Besides , none but a Senator could be elected Consul . Fur- thermore , in Rome , as in Athens , the citizens . who had the ...
... less income . Consequently the election of the Consuls was in the hands of those only who had property . Besides , none but a Senator could be elected Consul . Fur- thermore , in Rome , as in Athens , the citizens . who had the ...
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Strana 386 - The occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...
Strana 364 - If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
Strana 215 - May it please your majesty, I have neither eyes to see, nor tongue to speak in this place, but as the House is pleased to direct me...
Strana 72 - Love of ladies, splintering of lances! Stand forth, gallant knights: fair eyes look upon your deeds!" The music also of the challengers breathed from time to time wild bursts expressive of triumph or defiance, while the clowns grudged a holiday which seemed to pass away in inactivity; and old knights and nobles lamented in whispers the decay of martial spirit, spoke of the...
Strana 178 - He kept a strait hand on his nobility, and chose rather to advance clergymen and lawyers, which were more obsequious to him, but had less interest in the people ; which made for his absoluteness, but not for his safety.
Strana 113 - To you, my sister," said she, " I address myself for the last time. I have been condemned, not to an ignominious death — it is so only to the guilty — but to rejoin your brother.
Strana 350 - I conceived you entertained of me ; that to your particular friends and connexions you have described, and they have denounced me, as a person under a dangerous influence, and that, if I would listen more to some other opinions, all would be well.
Strana 353 - Washington. If ever a nation was deceived by a man, the American nation has been deceived by Washington. Let his conduct then be an example to future ages. Let it serve to be a warning that no man may be an idol and that a people may confide in themselves rather than in an individual.
Strana 312 - Believe me, dear sir, there is not in the British Empire a man who more cordially loves a union with Great Britain than I do. But by the God that made me, I will cease to exist before I yield to a connection on such terms as the British Parliament propose; and in this I think I speak the sentiments of America.
Strana 349 - Having been a member of the General Convention, and knowing the principles on which the Constitution was formed, I have ever entertained but one opinion on this subject; and from the first establishment of the Government to this moment my conduct has exemplified that opinion — that the power of making treaties is exclusively vested...