tal, and spiritual natures than did Jefferson and Hamilton. By keeping in mind the fact that they were opposed to each other in all things, it will require no effort of the mind to recall that the political principles of the one were not entertained by the other.
By means of contrast, the differences between things of like natures may be perceived, such as between men, buildings, and works of nature, their peculiarities noted, and their images implanted on the mind. Oratorically, there is no better way than that of opposition for making the meaning clear and definite, or for driving the thought home; and when it comes to strengthening the memory, it will be found that the application of the law of contrast will prove of great assistance.
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