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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... him , and now he is attempting to take away my patronage . I believe these are the only two acts of violence he ever com- mitted in his life . ' He used to say , ' I believe whilst a HIS LIFE , CHARACTER , AND WRITINGS .
... him , and now he is attempting to take away my patronage . I believe these are the only two acts of violence he ever com- mitted in his life . ' He used to say , ' I believe whilst a HIS LIFE , CHARACTER , AND WRITINGS .
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Abraham Hayward. He used to say , ' I believe whilst a boy at school , I made above ten thousand Latin verses , and no man in his senses would dream in after - life of ever making another . So much for life and time wasted . ' There is ...
Abraham Hayward. He used to say , ' I believe whilst a boy at school , I made above ten thousand Latin verses , and no man in his senses would dream in after - life of ever making another . So much for life and time wasted . ' There is ...
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... whilst Mackenzie and Dugald Stewart may be described as connecting links between the two . Or ( to apply the beautiful imagery of Burke ) before one splendid orb was entirely set , and whilst the horizon was still in a blaze with its ...
... whilst Mackenzie and Dugald Stewart may be described as connecting links between the two . Or ( to apply the beautiful imagery of Burke ) before one splendid orb was entirely set , and whilst the horizon was still in a blaze with its ...
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... mouths as household words , whilst Bitty , the pet donkey , is a study for a Sterne . Although , as Sydney Smith admits , visions of croziers did occasionally cross 6 his waking dreams , all his plans were formed 30 THE REV . SYDNEY SMITH :
... mouths as household words , whilst Bitty , the pet donkey , is a study for a Sterne . Although , as Sydney Smith admits , visions of croziers did occasionally cross 6 his waking dreams , all his plans were formed 30 THE REV . SYDNEY SMITH :
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... His friends first came into power on the formation of the Canning Ministry in 1827 , and it was hardly to be expected that anything could be done for him whilst that ministry lasted , even if he had not openly 34 THE REV . SYDNEY SMITH :
... His friends first came into power on the formation of the Canning Ministry in 1827 , and it was hardly to be expected that anything could be done for him whilst that ministry lasted , even if he had not openly 34 THE REV . SYDNEY SMITH :
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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.