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... whole moral atmosphere ; to keep good sentiments uppermost , and to turn the strong current of feeling and opinion , as well as the censures of the law , and the denunciations of religion against im- morality and crime . We hope for a ...
... whole moral atmosphere ; to keep good sentiments uppermost , and to turn the strong current of feeling and opinion , as well as the censures of the law , and the denunciations of religion against im- morality and crime . We hope for a ...
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... whole , of the purest , holiest and most enchanting harmony . Education is soul - excitement , and that is the best discipline for spiritual faculties which most effectually stimulates their growth , moulds their awakening energies ...
... whole , of the purest , holiest and most enchanting harmony . Education is soul - excitement , and that is the best discipline for spiritual faculties which most effectually stimulates their growth , moulds their awakening energies ...
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... whole country . " This brings us to our " " Third general point , viz . , a sketch of Mr. Webster's professional career . " Great wits in every age , " says Lord Bacon , " have been overborne , and in a sort , tyrannized over ; whilst ...
... whole country . " This brings us to our " " Third general point , viz . , a sketch of Mr. Webster's professional career . " Great wits in every age , " says Lord Bacon , " have been overborne , and in a sort , tyrannized over ; whilst ...
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... whole power of national sen- timent , and may command the whole abundance of the national resource . In time you may be enabled to redress injuries in the place where they may be offered ; and , if need be , to accompany your own flag ...
... whole power of national sen- timent , and may command the whole abundance of the national resource . In time you may be enabled to redress injuries in the place where they may be offered ; and , if need be , to accompany your own flag ...
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... to his urgent appeals and demands for the stern fulfilment of what law and justice required , wrought up the whole audience to an extraordinary state of excitement . Many betrayed strong agitation ; many DANIEL WEBSTER . 33.
... to his urgent appeals and demands for the stern fulfilment of what law and justice required , wrought up the whole audience to an extraordinary state of excitement . Many betrayed strong agitation ; many DANIEL WEBSTER . 33.
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