 Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and...  American Prose (1607-1865) - Page 197edited by - 1916 - 737 pagesFull view - About this book
 | A citizen of Pittsburgh - 1818 - 276 pages
...of an act of disloyalty towards the majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings. Ma. PRESIDENT, it is natural to man to indulge in the...against a painful truth, and listen to the song of ttfat syren, till she traduces our judgements. Is it the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous... | |
 | 1822 - 734 pages
...prophetically warns his country, was as yet only " a distant speck in the horizon." Sir (said he), it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of...of that syren, till she transforms us into beasts. But is this the part of wise men, engaged in a struggle for liberty ? For myself, I have but one lamp... | |
 | Thomas Jones Rogers - 1823 - 382 pages
...towards the majesty of Heaven, which he revered above all earthly kings. "Mr. President," said he, "it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions...syren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this," he asked, "the part of wise men. engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty ? Were we disposed... | |
 | Thomas Jones Rogers - 1823 - 376 pages
...towards the majesty of Heaven, which he revered above all earthly kings. "Mr. President," said he, "it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions...the song of that syren, till she transforms us into heasts. Is this," he asked, "the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty... | |
 | 1827 - 544 pages
...very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights ; and, therefore, I hope it will...President, it is natural to man to indulge in the t ^ illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song... | |
 | 1828 - 394 pages
...should •consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty towards the majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly...truth, and listen to the song of that syren, till she seduces our judgments. Is it the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty... | |
 | George Merriam - 1828 - 286 pages
...before the Virginia Convention of Delegates, March, 1775. — WIRT. MR. PRESIDENT, IT is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt...that syren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is it the part of wise men engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty ? Are we disposed to he... | |
 | Jonathan Barber - 1828 - 266 pages
...my country, I never would lay down my arms — never — never — . never. SPEECH OF PATRICK HENRY. Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes * Sir Jeffrey (now lord) Amherst, t General Burgoyne's army, against a painful truth — and listen... | |
 | Montgomery Robert Bartlett - 1828 - 426 pages
...di-rec-to-ry LESSON 34. Patrick Henry's War Speech. 1. Mr. President, It is natural for man to indulge in tbe illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of the Syrian till she transforms us into beasts. But is this the part of wise men, engaged in an arduous... | |
 | 1829 - 432 pages
...majesty of heaven, which he revered above all earthly kings. "Mr. President," said he, "it is natural tr> man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt...syren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this," he asked, "the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty ? Were we disposed... | |
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