Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intimé of Henri Frédéric Amiel, Tr., with an Introducion and Notes |
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... wish to be . Hence his reputation as a physiognomist . He extends his power as far as he can with each of us ; he is the most subtle of diplomatists . Unconsciously he passes under the influence of each person about him , and reflects ...
... wish to be . Hence his reputation as a physiognomist . He extends his power as far as he can with each of us ; he is the most subtle of diplomatists . Unconsciously he passes under the influence of each person about him , and reflects ...
Page 152
... wish to be rich , ask only to be able to go about their work in peace . But no ; tyrant that it is , the world cries to us , " Peace , peace - there is no peace : whether you will or no you shall suffer and tremble with me ! " To accept ...
... wish to be rich , ask only to be able to go about their work in peace . But no ; tyrant that it is , the world cries to us , " Peace , peace - there is no peace : whether you will or no you shall suffer and tremble with me ! " To accept ...
Page 366
... wish for them , the limits of my liberty would soon become apparent . Therefore I take care not to wish for them , and not to let my thoughts dwell on them . I only desire what I am able for , and in this way I run my head against no ...
... wish for them , the limits of my liberty would soon become apparent . Therefore I take care not to wish for them , and not to let my thoughts dwell on them . I only desire what I am able for , and in this way I run my head against no ...
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