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... true . It might be true , if every circum- stance , every motive , every actuation , could be laid bare to posi- tive vision . In the conduct of life , however , this is rarely possi- ble , even in the crudest way ; especially is it so ...
... true . It might be true , if every circum- stance , every motive , every actuation , could be laid bare to posi- tive vision . In the conduct of life , however , this is rarely possi- ble , even in the crudest way ; especially is it so ...
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... true , in accordance with the genius of the nation amongst which his life - destiny has cast him ; but as to the generic likeness there can be little doubt . The pol- icy of Palmerston was " thorough ; " so is that of Bismarck . But it ...
... true , in accordance with the genius of the nation amongst which his life - destiny has cast him ; but as to the generic likeness there can be little doubt . The pol- icy of Palmerston was " thorough ; " so is that of Bismarck . But it ...
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... true . king's impulses flow , must be founded on a higher instinct , and derived from a higher plane . True kingship is very rare , often falls short of its standard in the very best of men - for humanity has always its faults ; but ...
... true . king's impulses flow , must be founded on a higher instinct , and derived from a higher plane . True kingship is very rare , often falls short of its standard in the very best of men - for humanity has always its faults ; but ...
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... true . That his diplomatic facility had at this time ac- quired any great amount of strength is doubtful . He was an ex- cellent host , and a sincere adviser ; but it is due to him rather again to cast away any delusion as to the ...
... true . That his diplomatic facility had at this time ac- quired any great amount of strength is doubtful . He was an ex- cellent host , and a sincere adviser ; but it is due to him rather again to cast away any delusion as to the ...
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... true subjects , and would willingly have met the estimable Elector and Prince , the Margrave of Brandenburg , in these very matters ; although they might be forgiven for hesitating at an ex- change which would transport their ancient ...
... true subjects , and would willingly have met the estimable Elector and Prince , the Margrave of Brandenburg , in these very matters ; although they might be forgiven for hesitating at an ex- change which would transport their ancient ...
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