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In every line of it may be seen the Prince ' s intense anxiety to gain support for the
Government , and unity of resolve amongst the people . Why does he dwell upon
the power of despotism ? Not that he delights to praise despotism , but that he ...
In every line of it may be seen the Prince ' s intense anxiety to gain support for the
Government , and unity of resolve amongst the people . Why does he dwell upon
the power of despotism ? Not that he delights to praise despotism , but that he ...
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Despotism strong in war . ccasion Ver he points out , and seeks only so to
consolidate free government that it may maintain its pre - eminence . How well -
chosen are the words he used on the occasion referred to , when he says , “ We
are ...
Despotism strong in war . ccasion Ver he points out , and seeks only so to
consolidate free government that it may maintain its pre - eminence . How well -
chosen are the words he used on the occasion referred to , when he says , “ We
are ...
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The Prince asked for confidence in the Government . England gave that
confidence , and the cause was won . Perhaps the greatest injury that men highly
- placed can do their countrymen is to flatter them , and to hide from them any
point of ...
The Prince asked for confidence in the Government . England gave that
confidence , and the cause was won . Perhaps the greatest injury that men highly
- placed can do their countrymen is to flatter them , and to hide from them any
point of ...
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He was sure I could not do it without such a Chief of the Staff , who would be
responsible before the public , and carry on the official communications with the
other Government Departments . For this contingency he was prepared to
organize ...
He was sure I could not do it without such a Chief of the Staff , who would be
responsible before the public , and carry on the official communications with the
other Government Departments . For this contingency he was prepared to
organize ...
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As the natural head of her family , superintendent of her household , manager of
her private affairs , sole confidential adviser in politics , and only assistant in her
communications with the officers of the government , he is besides the husband ...
As the natural head of her family , superintendent of her household , manager of
her private affairs , sole confidential adviser in politics , and only assistant in her
communications with the officers of the government , he is besides the husband ...
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Page 88 - Depend upon it, the interests of classes too often contrasted are identical, and it is only ignorance which prevents their uniting for each other's advantage. To dispel that ignorance, to show how man can help man, notwithstanding the complicated state of civilized society, ought to be the aim of every philanthropic person ; but it is more peculiarly the duty of those who, under the blessing of Divine Providence, enjoy station, wealth, and education.
Page 46 - ... whereupon to rest a searching and restless spirit ; or a terrace, for a wandering and variable mind to walk up and down with a fair prospect ; or a tower of state, for a proud mind to raise itself upon : or a fort or commanding ground, for strife and contention ; or a shop, for profit or sale ; and not a rich storehouse, for the glory of the Creator, and the relief of man's estate.
Page 209 - parts of the empire, with one another and " with foreign philosophers — and to obtain a " more general attention to the objects of " Science, and a removal of any disadvantages " of a public kind which impede its progress.
Page 46 - ... a couch whereupon to rest a searching and restless spirit; or a terrace for a wandering and variable mind to walk up and down with a fair prospect; or a tower of state for a proud mind to raise itself upon; or a fort or commanding ground for strife and contention; or a shop for profit or sale; and not a rich storehouse for the glory of the Creator and the relief of man's estate.
Page 227 - We may be justified in hoping, however, that by the gradual diffusion of Science, and its increasing recognition as a principal part of our national education, the public in general, no less than the Legislature and the State, will more and more recognize the claims of Science to their attention; so that it may no longer require the begging-box, but speak to the State like a favoured child to its parent, sure of its parental solicitude for its welfare; that the State will recognize in Science one...
Page 87 - I saw in this offer a proof of your appreciation of my feelings of sympathy and interest for that class of our community which has most of the toil, and least of the enjoyments, of this world.
Page 110 - Nobody, however, who has paid any attention to the peculiar features of our present era, will doubt for a moment that we are living at a period of most wonderful transition, which tends rapidly to accomplish that great end, to which, indeed, all history points — the realization of the unity of mankind.
Page 112 - I confidently hope that the first impression which the view of this vast collection will produce upon the spectator will be that of deep thankfulness to the Almighty for the blessings which He has bestowed [upon us already here below ; and the second, the conviction that they can only be realized in proportion to the help which we are prepared to render each other ; therefore, only by peace, love, and ready assistance, not only between individuals, but between the nations of the earth.
Page 188 - Gentlemen, these are startling facts, which render it evident that no extension of the means of education will be of any avail unless this evil, which lies at the root of the whole question, be removed ; and that it is high time that the country should become thoroughly awake to its existence, and prepared to meet it energetically. To impress this upon the public mind is the object of our conference.
Page 191 - ... intrusted to their care, by keeping them from the light of knowledge — to bring home to their conviction that it is their duty to exert themselves for their children's education, bearing in mind at the same time that it is not only their most sacred duty, but also their highest privilege. Unless they work with you, your work — our work, will be vain ; but you will not fail, I feel sure, in obtaining their co-operation if you remind them of their duty to their God and Creator.
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| Title | The principal speeches and addresses of ... the prince consort [ed. by sir A. Helps]. |
| Author | Albert (consort of Victoria, queen of Gt. Britain.) |
| Editor | sir Arthur Helps |
| Edition | 6 |
| Publisher | Murray, 1862 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 4 aug. 2006 |
| Length | 268 pages |
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