Critical and Historical Essays, Volume 1J. M. Dent, 1951 - 1338 pages |
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Page 129
... talents for business were as remarkable as his talents for debate . " He was , " says Claren- don , " of an industry and vigilance not to be tired out or wearied by the most laborious , and of parts not to be imposed 1 upon by the most ...
... talents for business were as remarkable as his talents for debate . " He was , " says Claren- don , " of an industry and vigilance not to be tired out or wearied by the most laborious , and of parts not to be imposed 1 upon by the most ...
Page 243
... talent , parliamentary talent , has been the most valuable of all the qualifications of an English statesman . It has stood in the place of all other acquirements . It has covered ignorance , weakness , rashness , the most fatal ...
... talent , parliamentary talent , has been the most valuable of all the qualifications of an English statesman . It has stood in the place of all other acquirements . It has covered ignorance , weakness , rashness , the most fatal ...
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... talents necessary for obtain- ing the ear of an assembly which , accustomed to listen to great orators , had naturally become fastidious . He was always on his legs ; he was very tedious ; and he had only one topic , the merits and ...
... talents necessary for obtain- ing the ear of an assembly which , accustomed to listen to great orators , had naturally become fastidious . He was always on his legs ; he was very tedious ; and he had only one topic , the merits and ...
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HALLAMS HISTORY | 3 |
RANKES HISTORY OF THE POPES | 31 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 77 |
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