The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Volume 2A. Donaldson, 1766 |
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... principles of nature and common reason , which in all difficulties or dangers , where prudence or courage is required , do ra- ther incite us to fly for counfel or affiftance to a fingle perfon , than a multitude . The second natural ...
... principles of nature and common reason , which in all difficulties or dangers , where prudence or courage is required , do ra- ther incite us to fly for counfel or affiftance to a fingle perfon , than a multitude . The second natural ...
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... principles of both those people in matters of governinent . And fuch did that of Rome continue from the time of Romulus , though with fomne interruptions , to Julius Cæfar , when it ended in the tyranny of a fingle perfon . During which ...
... principles of both those people in matters of governinent . And fuch did that of Rome continue from the time of Romulus , though with fomne interruptions , to Julius Cæfar , when it ended in the tyranny of a fingle perfon . During which ...
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... principle juft mentioned , of never drawing blood in a tumult ; partly by the warlike genius of the people , which in thofe ages was almoft perpetually employed ; and * Fragm . lib . 6. t Dionyf . Halicar , Plutarch , & c . partly ...
... principle juft mentioned , of never drawing blood in a tumult ; partly by the warlike genius of the people , which in thofe ages was almoft perpetually employed ; and * Fragm . lib . 6. t Dionyf . Halicar , Plutarch , & c . partly ...
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... principles in government ; and , gaining upon the prerogative as well as the nobles , under feveral denominations , for the space of about fixty years , did at last overthrow the constituti- on , and , according to the ufual course of ...
... principles in government ; and , gaining upon the prerogative as well as the nobles , under feveral denominations , for the space of about fixty years , did at last overthrow the constituti- on , and , according to the ufual course of ...
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... principles , and for public ends ; fuch as proceed up- on debates without unbecoming warmths , or influence from particular leaders and inflamers ; fuch whofe mem- bers , instead of canvassing to procure majorities for their private ...
... principles , and for public ends ; fuch as proceed up- on debates without unbecoming warmths , or influence from particular leaders and inflamers ; fuch whofe mem- bers , instead of canvassing to procure majorities for their private ...
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