rue, and the more is the pity."

_Junius._

"These are strong terms, sir, but they are
supported by fact and argument."

This apology taken in the same connection, shows the same mind, for it
is a law of nature, whether exhibited in mind or matter, that when given
the same conditions the same results follow. Now if Thomas Paine be not
Junius, then would no such parallels be found; for, as before remarked,
literary theft is impossible, inasmuch as conditions can not be stolen,
and more especially the most important condition in the above case,
_mental constitution_. In other words the case is stated by the _same
person_, in the _same style_, but not in the same language.

_Paine._

"This plain language may, perhaps, sound uncourtly
to an ear vitiated by courtly refinements, but
words were made for use, and the fault lies in
deserving them, or the abuse in applying them
unfairly."--Crisis, ii.

_Junius._

"These sentiments, sir, and the style they are
conveyed in, may be offensive perhaps, because
they are new to you. Accustomed to the language of
courtiers, you measure their affections by the
vehemence of their expressions; and when they only
praise you indifferently you admire their
sincerity."--Let. 35.

"Like a stream of water."

"Like a rapid torrent."

"Slave in buff."

"Cream-colored parasite."

"My creed in politics."

"Political creed we profess."

"Expressed myself over-warmly."

"Passionate language."

"By following the passion and stupidity of the
pilot you wrecked the vessel within sight of the
shore." Applied to England.

"In the shipwreck of the state, trifles float and
are preserved, while every thing solid and
valuable sinks to the bottom and is lost forever."

"It needs no painting of mine to set it off, for
nature can only do it justice."

"The works of a master require no index; his
features and coloring are taken from nature."

"She [England] set out with the title of parent or
mother country. The association of ideas which
naturally accompany this expression are filled
with every thing that is fond, te