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... known this sweet power over the affections of others to be pos . sessed by very
worthy and by very barren natures . ... so there are men who appear formed by
Nature to stand forth before multitudes , captivating every eye , and gathering in ...
... known this sweet power over the affections of others to be pos . sessed by very
worthy and by very barren natures . ... so there are men who appear formed by
Nature to stand forth before multitudes , captivating every eye , and gathering in ...
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Calhoun , on the contrary , besides receiving him with civility , would converse
with him , if opportunity favored , and treat him to a disquisition on the nature of
government and the “ beauty ” of nullification , striv . ing to make a lasting
impression ...
Calhoun , on the contrary , besides receiving him with civility , would converse
with him , if opportunity favored , and treat him to a disquisition on the nature of
government and the “ beauty ” of nullification , striv . ing to make a lasting
impression ...
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... Boston was to Benjamin Franklin ; for he found in it the culture best suited to
him and his circumstances . Chancellor Wythe , then sixty - seven years of age ,
overflowing with knowledge and good nature , was the president of that university
.
... Boston was to Benjamin Franklin ; for he found in it the culture best suited to
him and his circumstances . Chancellor Wythe , then sixty - seven years of age ,
overflowing with knowledge and good nature , was the president of that university
.
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Here we have another proof that , no matter what a man ' s opportunities are , he
only learns what is congenial with his nature and circumstances . Living under
the influence of this learned judge , Henry Clay might have become a man of ...
Here we have another proof that , no matter what a man ' s opportunities are , he
only learns what is congenial with his nature and circumstances . Living under
the influence of this learned judge , Henry Clay might have become a man of ...
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But of all the bodily gifts bestowed by Nature upon this favored child , the most
unique and admirable was his voice . Who ever heard one more melodious ?
There was a depth of tone in it , a volume , a compass , a rich and tender
harmony ...
But of all the bodily gifts bestowed by Nature upon this favored child , the most
unique and admirable was his voice . Who ever heard one more melodious ?
There was a depth of tone in it , a volume , a compass , a rich and tender
harmony ...
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| Назва | Famous Americans of Recent Times |
| Автор | James Parton |
| Опубліковано | 1893 |
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