Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 1-5 von 5
Seite 9
Any other tenure by which the West can hold this essential advantage , whether
derived from its own separate strength or from an apostate and unnatural
connection with any foreign power , must be intrinsically precarious . While then
every ...
Any other tenure by which the West can hold this essential advantage , whether
derived from its own separate strength or from an apostate and unnatural
connection with any foreign power , must be intrinsically precarious . While then
every ...
Seite 25
As avenues to foreign influence in innumerable ways , such attachments are
particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot . How many
opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions , to practice the arts
of ...
As avenues to foreign influence in innumerable ways , such attachments are
particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot . How many
opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions , to practice the arts
of ...
Seite 26
The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is , in extending our
commercial relations , to have with them as little political connection as possible .
So far as we have already formed engagements , let them be fulfilled with perfect
...
The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is , in extending our
commercial relations , to have with them as little political connection as possible .
So far as we have already formed engagements , let them be fulfilled with perfect
...
Seite 27
Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why , by interweaving our
destiny with that of any part of Europe , entangle our peace and prosperity in the
toils of European ambition , rivalship , interest , humor , or caprice ? It is our true ...
Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why , by interweaving our
destiny with that of any part of Europe , entangle our peace and prosperity in the
toils of European ambition , rivalship , interest , humor , or caprice ? It is our true ...
Seite 29
But if I may even flatter myself that they may be productive of some partial benefit
, some occasional good , that they may now and then recur to moderate the fury
of party spirit , to warn against the mischiefs of foreign intrigue , to guard against ...
But if I may even flatter myself that they may be productive of some partial benefit
, some occasional good , that they may now and then recur to moderate the fury
of party spirit , to warn against the mischiefs of foreign intrigue , to guard against ...
Was andere dazu sagen - Rezension schreiben
LibraryThing Review
Nutzerbericht - PhilSyphe - LibraryThingI'm reviewing the short story of 'The Valley of the Worm' and not a collection by that name. Howard presents another of his reincarnation tales, this time his main character recalls a previous life ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
POINT TO POINT NAVIGATION: A Memoir
Nutzerbericht - KirkusIn this successor to the first volume of his memoir, Palimpsest (1995), prolific novelist/essayist/gadfly Vidal mixes mournful minor keys among his usual trumpet blasts against what he regards as an ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
acceptance administration adoption advantages affection alliances American appearances attachment avoiding believe cause changes choice circumstances citizens common concern conduct confidence Congress connections considerations Constitution continuance coun course danger debt derived Designed directed distribution duty ence equal establish exists experience external faction Farewell Address favorite favors force foreign frequent give greater guided habits happiness heart Hence hold hope House human important influence intercourse interest invite jealousies justice laws lead less liberty look maintain ment mind morality motives nation natural necessary observed occasion offer organization ourselves partial particular party passions patriotism peace peared perhaps permanent political popular portion practice present preservation principles prosperity public opinion recommended relation render respect Senate sense sentiment serve sions sometimes spirit strength sufficient temporary tend things tion true trust Union United warn Washington whole
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 14 - All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle and of fatal tendency.
Seite 18 - Thus the policy and the will of one country are subjected to the policy and will of another. " There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty.
Seite 21 - Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
Seite 26 - Excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate, to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil, and even second, the arts of influence on the other.
Seite 15 - Towards the preservation of your government and the permanency of your present happy state, it is requisite not only that you steadily discountenance irregular oppositions to its acknowledged authority but also that you resist with care the spirit of innovation upon its principles, however specious the pretexts.
Seite 13 - To the efficacy and permanency of your union a government for the whole is indispensable. No alliances, however strict, between the parts can be an adequate substitute. They must inevitably experience the infractions and interruptions which all alliances in all times have experienced. Sensible of this momentous truth, you have improved upon your first essay by the adoption of a Constitution of Government better calculated than your former for an intimate union and for the efficacious management of...
Seite 31 - The considerations which respect the right to hold this conduct, it is not necessary on this occasion to detail. I will only observe, that according to my understanding of the matter, that right, so far from being denied by any of the belligerent powers, has been virtually admitted by all.
Seite 23 - ... people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt, that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas ! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
Seite 11 - ... will afford a happy issue to the experiment. It is well worth a fair and full experiment. With such powerful and obvious motives to Union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who in any quarter may endeavor to weaken its bands.
Seite 4 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country, for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Bibliografische Informationen
| Titel | Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States Ausgabe 105,Teil 22 von Senate document |
| Autor/in | George Washington |
| Mitwirkende Personen | United States. Congress Senate |
| Verlag | U.S. Government Printing Office, 1998 |
| Länge | 32 Seiten |
| Zitat exportieren | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |