Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Away with Compulsion!

John Wesley called for a world in which no one was forced to go against his conscience or to serve against his will.

278

No Danger in Discussion

It should never be labelled ‘dangerous’ to subject Government policy to calm and honest criticism.

279

The Shipwreck of Simonides

Simonides always believed that a man with a trade was wealthier than a man with a full purse.

280

Make the Case Your Own

John Wesley wondered how those involved in the slave trade would feel if the tables were ever turned on them.

281

War is Such a Taxing Business

Sydney Smith warned ordinary Americans that encouraging the hawks in Washington would cost them more than blood.

282

St Nicholas and the Deadly Gift

The Bishop of Myra’s ceaseless toil to put an end to the worship of Artemis made him some dangerous enemies.