A Third Letter to a Member of the Parliament, on the Proposals for Peace with the Regicide Directory of FranceF. and C. Rivington, 1797 - 165 pages |
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Page 31 - But vehement passion does not always indicate an infirm judgment. It often accompanies, and actuates, and is even auxiliary to a powerful understanding ; and when they both conspire and act harmoniously, their force is great to destroy disorder within, and to repel injury from abroad.