 In one respect, our institutions have disappointed us all. They have not wrought out for us that elevation of character, which is the most precious, and, in truth, the only substantial blessing of liberty. Our progress in prosperity has indeed been the...  Discourses on War - Pàgina 211per William Ellery Channing - 1903 - 229 pàginesVisualització completa - Sobre aquest llibre
 | 1837 - 652 pàgines
...following explicit manner,— " I have said that we shall expose our freedom to great peril by entering a new career of crime. We are corrupt enough already....of free institutions. The peculiar circumstances of tbe country and of our times have poured in upon us a torrent of wealth; and human nature has not been... | |
 | William Ellery Channing - 1843 - 686 pàgines
...only substantial blessing of liberty. Our progress in prosperity has indeed been the wonder of tho world : but this prosperity has done much to counteract the ennobling influence of free mstitutions. The peculiar circumstances of the country and of our times have poured in upon us a torrent... | |
 | John Fanning Watson - 1855 - 686 pàgines
...to Mr. Clay, upon the subject of Texas, to wit : " We are corrupt enough already. In many respects, our institutions have disappointed us all : They have...counteract the ennobling influence of free institutions. Prosperity (with too many) has become dearer than freedom, and government is regarded more as a means... | |
 | Archibald Alison - 1857 - 722 pàgines
...5,283,020 1841, . . 7,098,842 1842, . . 3,528,807 —Parl. Papert, 27th May 1840, and 20th July 1843. t " Our progress in prosperity has indeed been the wonder...prosperity has done much to counteract the ennobling influences of free institutions. The peculiar circumstances of the country and of our times have poured... | |
 | John Fanning Watson - 1857 - 694 pàgines
...the only substantial blessing of liberty. Our progress in prosperity has, indeed, been the toonder of the world; but this prosperity has done much to...counteract the ennobling influence of free institutions. Prosperity (with too many) has become dearer than freedom, and government is regarded more as a means... | |
 | Archibald Alison - 1858 - 478 pàgines
...be paid wholly, or at least chiefly, in — Pari. Papers. 27th May, 1840, and 20th July, 1843. t " Our progress in prosperity has indeed been the wonder of the world, but this prosperity has dono much to counteract the ennobling influences of free institution*. The peculiar circumstances of... | |
 | William Ellery Channing - 1862 - 854 pàgines
...into a kind of disloyalty. But it would be wrong to make concessions to this dangerous weakness. JL believe that morality is the first interest of a people,...free institutions. The peculiar circumstances of the countryN and of our times have poured in upon us a torrent of wealth ; and human nature has not been... | |
 | William Ellery Channing - 1866 - 414 pàgines
...already. Iti one respect, our institutions have disappointed us all. They have not wrought out for as that elevation of character, which is the most precious,...than freedom. Government is regarded more as a means df enriching the country, than of securing private rights. We have become wedded to gain, as our chief... | |
 | John Fanning Watson - 1881 - 692 pàgines
...truth, the only substantial blessing of liberty. Our progress in prosperity has, indeed, been t/ie wonder of the world; but this prosperity has done...counteract the ennobling influence of free institutions. Prosperity (with too many) has become dearer than freedom, and government is regarded more as a means... | |
 | William Ellery Channing - 1903 - 422 pàgines
...as I should of any other ; and unhappily we are so accustomed, as a people, to receive incense, te be soothed by flattery, and to account reputation...much to counteract the ennobling influence of free in-' stitutions. The peculiar circumstances of the country and of our times have poured in upon us... | |
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