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... object to another . The difpofition to defer every important defign to a time of leifure , and a ftate of fettled unifor- mity , proceeds generally from a false estimate of C the the human powers . If we except thofe gigantic and ( 9 )
... object to another . The difpofition to defer every important defign to a time of leifure , and a ftate of fettled unifor- mity , proceeds generally from a false estimate of C the the human powers . If we except thofe gigantic and ( 9 )
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... object of enquiry , but , perhaps , if it be de- tained by occupations lefs pleafing , it returns again to study with greater alacrity , than when it is glutted with ideal pleafures , and furfeited with intemperance of application . He ...
... object of enquiry , but , perhaps , if it be de- tained by occupations lefs pleafing , it returns again to study with greater alacrity , than when it is glutted with ideal pleafures , and furfeited with intemperance of application . He ...
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... objects worth its care ; Looks down with fcorn upon the toys below , And burns , with transport , better worlds to know , Where fcenes of glory open to her fight , And new improvements furnish new delight ; Where friendly angels , for ...
... objects worth its care ; Looks down with fcorn upon the toys below , And burns , with transport , better worlds to know , Where fcenes of glory open to her fight , And new improvements furnish new delight ; Where friendly angels , for ...
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... object of ridicule . Accordingly he threw out many fuc- cefsful jefts upon the alderman who fed with the filence of a ftill fow , neither feeming to regard what the dean faid , nor at all moved by the re- peated burfts of laughter at ...
... object of ridicule . Accordingly he threw out many fuc- cefsful jefts upon the alderman who fed with the filence of a ftill fow , neither feeming to regard what the dean faid , nor at all moved by the re- peated burfts of laughter at ...
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... objects nigh ; Reason's at diftance , and in profpect lie : That fees immediate good by present sense ; Reason , the future and the confequence . Thicker than arguments , temptations throng , At beft ... object would devour , This ( 103 )
... objects nigh ; Reason's at diftance , and in profpect lie : That fees immediate good by present sense ; Reason , the future and the confequence . Thicker than arguments , temptations throng , At beft ... object would devour , This ( 103 )
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Page 87 - Forsake not an old friend, for the new is not comparable to him : a new friend is as new wine ; when it is old thou shalt drink it with pleasure.
Page 89 - A faithful friend is a strong defence; and he that hath found such an one, hath found a treasure. Nothing doth countervail a faithful friend, and his excellency is invaluable. A faithful friend is the medicine of life; and they that fear the Lord shall find him. Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his friendship aright; for as he is, so shall his neighbour (that is, his friend) be also.
Page 90 - Two principles in human nature reign; Self-love, to urge, and reason, to restrain; Nor this a good, nor that a bad we call, Each works its end, to move or govern all: And to their proper operation still Ascribe all good; to their improper, ill.
Page 85 - tis all a cheat, Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit: Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse; and while it says we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.
Page 159 - I've already troubled you too long, Nor dare attempt a more advent'rous song. My humble verse demands a softer theme, A painted mea,dow, or a purling stream ; Unfit for heroes; whom immortal lays, And lines like Virgil's, or like yours, should praise.
Page 152 - Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel ; But do not dull thy palm with entertainment Of each new-hatch'd, unfledg'd comrade.
Page 204 - Ohy woman! lovely woman! nature made thee .To temper man : we had been brutes without you. Angels are painted fair, to look like you : There's in you all that we believe of Heaven, Amazing brightness, purity, and truth, Eternal joy, and everlasting love.
Page 85 - ... with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay: To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse, and, while it says, we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.
Page 31 - Her speech was the melodious voice of Love, Her song the warbling of the vernal grove ; Her eloquence was sweeter than her song, Soft as her heart, and as her reason strong...
Page 189 - Yet hear, alas ! this mournful truth, Nor hear it with a frown ; — Thou canst not make the tea so fast As I can gulp it down.