Famous Sayings and Their Authors: A Collection of Historical Sayings in English, French, German, Greek, Italian, and Latin |
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... hands when speaking . It is still our duty to fight for our country , into what hands soever the government might fall . ADMIRAL ROBERT BLAKE ( 1598- 1657 ) -to his seamen . After the victory of Santa Cruz , April 20 , 1657 , being ill ...
... hands when speaking . It is still our duty to fight for our country , into what hands soever the government might fall . ADMIRAL ROBERT BLAKE ( 1598- 1657 ) -to his seamen . After the victory of Santa Cruz , April 20 , 1657 , being ill ...
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... hands I commend my spirit . LADY JANE GREY ( 1537-54 ) . Last words . See Lord , take my spirit . Lord , Jesus , receive my soul . JONATHAN WILD , the thief - taker ( 1682-1725 ) Last words ; authenticity very doubtful . Lord John is a ...
... hands I commend my spirit . LADY JANE GREY ( 1537-54 ) . Last words . See Lord , take my spirit . Lord , Jesus , receive my soul . JONATHAN WILD , the thief - taker ( 1682-1725 ) Last words ; authenticity very doubtful . Lord John is a ...
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... hands & c ; Lord , Lord , Lord , receive my spirit . Madam , I have but ninepence in ready money , but I can draw for a thousand pounds . JOSEPH ADDISON ( 1672-1719 ) — to a lady who remarked upon his taking so small a part in conversa ...
... hands & c ; Lord , Lord , Lord , receive my spirit . Madam , I have but ninepence in ready money , but I can draw for a thousand pounds . JOSEPH ADDISON ( 1672-1719 ) — to a lady who remarked upon his taking so small a part in conversa ...
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... hand is in His . HOWARD Last words . CROSBY ( 1826-91 ) — My hope is in the mercy of God . FISHER AMES ( 1758-1808 ) - Last words . Preceded by " I have peace of mind . It may arise from stupidity , but I think it is founded on a belief ...
... hand is in His . HOWARD Last words . CROSBY ( 1826-91 ) — My hope is in the mercy of God . FISHER AMES ( 1758-1808 ) - Last words . Preceded by " I have peace of mind . It may arise from stupidity , but I think it is founded on a belief ...
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... hands , ' if the members did not do their duty ' in contributing to the necessities of the state . ' He added , " but as an admonition from him who , by nature and duty , has most care of your preservation and prosperity . " ( Hume ...
... hands , ' if the members did not do their duty ' in contributing to the necessities of the state . ' He added , " but as an admonition from him who , by nature and duty , has most care of your preservation and prosperity . " ( Hume ...
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