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The strong tendency of the multitude in all ages and nations to idolatry can be explained on no other principle . The first inhabitants of Greece , there is every reason to believe , worshipped one invisible Deity .
The strong tendency of the multitude in all ages and nations to idolatry can be explained on no other principle . The first inhabitants of Greece , there is every reason to believe , worshipped one invisible Deity .
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Doctrines , we are afraid , must generally be embodied before they can excite strong public feeling . The multitude is more easily interested for the most unmeaning badge , or the most in- significant name , than for the most important ...
Doctrines , we are afraid , must generally be embodied before they can excite strong public feeling . The multitude is more easily interested for the most unmeaning badge , or the most in- significant name , than for the most important ...
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... and impart to all his writings , prose and poetry , English , Latin , and Italian , a strong family likeness . His public conduct was such as was to be expected from a man of a spirit so high , and an intellect so powerful .
... and impart to all his writings , prose and poetry , English , Latin , and Italian , a strong family likeness . His public conduct was such as was to be expected from a man of a spirit so high , and an intellect so powerful .
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The sentiment of individual inde- pendence was strong within them . They were indeed mis- led , but by no base or selfish motive . Compassion and romantic honour , the prejudices of childhood , and the vene- rable names of history ...
The sentiment of individual inde- pendence was strong within them . They were indeed mis- led , but by no base or selfish motive . Compassion and romantic honour , the prejudices of childhood , and the vene- rable names of history ...
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Without the rod reversed , And backward mutters of dissevering power , We cannot free the lady that sits here Bound in strong fetters fixed and motionless . " To reverse the rod , to spell the charm backward , to break the ties which ...
Without the rod reversed , And backward mutters of dissevering power , We cannot free the lady that sits here Bound in strong fetters fixed and motionless . " To reverse the rod , to spell the charm backward , to break the ties which ...
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Critical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volumen1 Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay Vista completa - 1843 |
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