 Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.  An American Bible - Page 83edited by - 1918 - 372 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Theodore A. Huntley - 1924 - 348 pages
...What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly. 'Tis clearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods;...an article as freedom should not be highly rated." In the name of our God have we set up our banner. Let us take from its red a joyful courage for all... | |
 | Robert Granville Caldwell - 1925 - 576 pages
...shrink from the great ordeal. But those who were faithful now, would deserve the love of man and woman. "Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods;...an article as Freedom should not be highly rated." Washington had just been reenforced by the men whom Lee had refused to send forward, and in these circumstances... | |
 | Robert Granville Caldwell - 1925 - 578 pages
...shrink from the great ordeal. But those who were faithful now, would deserve the love of man and woman. "Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods;...an article as Freedom should not be highly rated." Washington had just been reenforced by the men whom Lee had refused to send forward, and in these circumstances... | |
 | Rupert Hughes - 1927 - 746 pages
...we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. . . . Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods;...an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated." These phrases, these arguments, and appeals are so pat to their occasion that they revive the scene... | |
 | Robert Shafer - 1926 - 1410 pages
...What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is deamess only that gives everything its value. How long have you had that cough?" "Ugh! ugh! ugh!...ugh ! ugh ! — ugh ! ugh ! ugh !" My poor friend f With the conclusion of the war, Paine's work for America was practically completed. His nature was... | |
 | Jonathan Rawson - 1927 - 448 pages
...lightly; 'tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price on its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial...an article as Freedom should not be highly rated." With these burning words, Private Thomas Paine of the Pennsylvania Flying Camp introduces an essay... | |
 | Thomas Paine - 1928 - 438 pages
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