Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric AmielMacmillan, 1893 - 721 pages |
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Page xv
... character that could be excluded was ex- cluded . The object of the Editors in their choice of passages for publication was de- clared to be simply ' the reproduction of the moral and intellectual physiognomy of their friend , ' while M ...
... character that could be excluded was ex- cluded . The object of the Editors in their choice of passages for publication was de- clared to be simply ' the reproduction of the moral and intellectual physiognomy of their friend , ' while M ...
Page xxvi
... Church membership , made a deep impression on him , and certain mystical elements of character , which re- mained strong in him to the end , showed themselves very early . At the Collège or Public School xxvi AMIEL'S JOURNAL .
... Church membership , made a deep impression on him , and certain mystical elements of character , which re- mained strong in him to the end , showed themselves very early . At the Collège or Public School xxvi AMIEL'S JOURNAL .
Page xl
... in his description of the powerful intellectual machine then working in the Prussian capital which represents a permanent note of character , a lasting atti- tude of mind . A great deal , of course xl AMIEL'S JOURNAL .
... in his description of the powerful intellectual machine then working in the Prussian capital which represents a permanent note of character , a lasting atti- tude of mind . A great deal , of course xl AMIEL'S JOURNAL .
Page xlv
... character , from the struggle the position involved . He had no natural sym- pathy with Radicalism . His taste , which was extremely fastidious , his judgment , his passionate respect for truth , were all offended by the noise , the ...
... character , from the struggle the position involved . He had no natural sym- pathy with Radicalism . His taste , which was extremely fastidious , his judgment , his passionate respect for truth , were all offended by the noise , the ...
Page xlvi
... character , had the most unfortunate effect upon his life . ' It is In a passage of the Journal written nearly thirty years after his election he allows himself a few pathetic words , haif of accusation , half of self - reproach , which ...
... character , had the most unfortunate effect upon his life . ' It is In a passage of the Journal written nearly thirty years after his election he allows himself a few pathetic words , haif of accusation , half of self - reproach , which ...
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