The Life of Frederic the Second, King of Prussia, المجلد 2

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الصفحة 162 - Quand on a tout perdu, quand on n'a plus d'espoir, La vie est un opprobre, et la mort un devoir.
الصفحة 328 - ... which comes from the grace of God. But the great understanding of your majesty will at once perceive, that this important advantage, which alone can lead to eternal life, must be asked of God in prayer, with a right course of life, and a due meditation of the Scriptures. Eternal happiness is worthy of being thought of. It is obtained by the grace of God, for those who humble themselves before him. If, says Jesus, ye are not converted, and do not become like little children, ye cannot enter into...
الصفحة 238 - A government supported by an army of 180,000 men may safely disregard the criticisms of a few speculative politicians and the pen of the satirist. While his majesty retains the power of disposing of the lives and properties of his subjects as his wisdom shall direct, he allows them the most perfect freedom to amuse themselves with as many remarks or jokes on his conduct as they please...
الصفحة 296 - He speaks a great deal/ continues the Doctor ; 'yet those who hear him, regret that he does not speak a good deal more. His observations are always lively, very often just; and few men possess the talent of repartee in greater perfection.
الصفحة 129 - Remove from Berlin with the royal family. Let the archives be carried to Potsdam. The town may make conditions with the enemy.
الصفحة 269 - You will find money enough in the treasury for the public expenses. I trust in God that I shall not long be absent, as I am only gone on a small excursion, in order to teach a young gentleman in the neighbourhood his military exercise !"f Frederic was also accustomed to call the war he was now engaged in, " The lawsuit, in which he had gone, like a bailiff, to levy an execution.":); The day before the King of Prussia left Berlin, he held final communications with the Austrian envoy.

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