The Rev. Sydney Smith ... Samuel Rogers. Frederic von Gentz. Maria Edgeworth ... The countess Hahn-Hahn. De Stendhal (Henri Beyle). Alexander DumasLongmans, Green, and Company, 1878 - Biography |
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... objects had been attained ; and the sim- plest recapitulation of these would be sufficient to show that his countrymen have durable benefits and solid services , as well as pleasant thoughts and lively images , to thank him for . With ...
... objects had been attained ; and the sim- plest recapitulation of these would be sufficient to show that his countrymen have durable benefits and solid services , as well as pleasant thoughts and lively images , to thank him for . With ...
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... object for making us hold our dark divans at Willison's office , to which he insisted on our repairing singly , and by back approaches , or by different lanes ! ' Now that the fame of the band , at least of its lead- ing members , rests ...
... object for making us hold our dark divans at Willison's office , to which he insisted on our repairing singly , and by back approaches , or by different lanes ! ' Now that the fame of the band , at least of its lead- ing members , rests ...
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... object to the palpable unsoundness of his argument . The essential end and object of a church establishment are to prevent this very description of competition which he claims as the inalienable privilege of its ministers . With what ...
... object to the palpable unsoundness of his argument . The essential end and object of a church establishment are to prevent this very description of competition which he claims as the inalienable privilege of its ministers . With what ...
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... object were really attainable by study , and the man had no better or more urgent em- ployment or pursuit ? There cannot be a more striking proof of the slen- derness of the provision made for the reward or en- couragement of ...
... object were really attainable by study , and the man had no better or more urgent em- ployment or pursuit ? There cannot be a more striking proof of the slen- derness of the provision made for the reward or en- couragement of ...
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... objects of his advocacy and the supporters of the cause . The famous Plymley Letters added greatly to his reputation , but ... object is to elect the mayor of a county town , or to appoint a colonel of a marching regiment ? Will a man ...
... objects of his advocacy and the supporters of the cause . The famous Plymley Letters added greatly to his reputation , but ... object is to elect the mayor of a county town , or to appoint a colonel of a marching regiment ? Will a man ...
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Page 83 - And rise to faults true critics dare not mend. From vulgar bounds with brave disorder part. And snatch a grace beyond the reach of art, Which, without passing through the judgment, gains The heart, and all its end at once attains.
Page 94 - IF thou would'st view fair Melrose aright, Go visit it by the pale moon-light; For the gay beams of lightsome day Gild, but to flout, the ruins gray.
Page 106 - Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground which has been dignified by wisdom, bravery, or virtue. That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the...
Page 214 - Thou hast also known too well ! Fairest flower, behold the lily, Blooming in the sunny ray : Let the blast sweep o'er the valley, See it prostrate on the clay. Hear the wood-lark charm the forest, Telling o'er his little joys ; Hapless bird ! a prey the surest To each pirate of the skies. Dearly bought the hidden treasure Finer feelings can bestow ; Chords that vibrate sweetest pleasure Thrill the deepest notes of woe.
Page 115 - Her feet beneath her petticoat Like little mice stole in and out, As if they feared the light: But, oh ! she dances such a way— No sun upon an Easter day Is half so fine a sight.
Page 117 - Her voice was ever soft, Gentle, and low, — an excellent thing in woman.
Page 22 - Better a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.