The OptimistG.P. Putnam, 1850 - Всего страниц: 273 |
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... Society , and an appreciative interpretation of the true and beautiful in Experience . The blended acuteness and enthusiasm of such urbane philosophers , brings them nearer the heart and comprehension of readers than more recondite and ...
... Society , and an appreciative interpretation of the true and beautiful in Experience . The blended acuteness and enthusiasm of such urbane philosophers , brings them nearer the heart and comprehension of readers than more recondite and ...
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... Society in this little volume , in the same spirit of humanity which has endeared this kind of writing to all lovers of English literature ; but in the opinions expressed , and the sentiments advocated , I am conscious of no impulse but ...
... Society in this little volume , in the same spirit of humanity which has endeared this kind of writing to all lovers of English literature ; but in the opinions expressed , and the sentiments advocated , I am conscious of no impulse but ...
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... society . The English , for example , driven by a humid atmosphere to look within doors for cheerful associations , gather about them , with profusion , the means of physical well- being . Continental visitors to Great Britain are ...
... society . The English , for example , driven by a humid atmosphere to look within doors for cheerful associations , gather about them , with profusion , the means of physical well- being . Continental visitors to Great Britain are ...
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... society rather than countenance the levity of a court , feeding their aspirations at the fountain of hallowed literature and elevating companionship , and thus atoning for their untoward lot by a quiet bravery , more impressive than the ...
... society rather than countenance the levity of a court , feeding their aspirations at the fountain of hallowed literature and elevating companionship , and thus atoning for their untoward lot by a quiet bravery , more impressive than the ...
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... society , the unhealthy prominence of the idea of thrift is the most baneful feature in our philosophy of life . That it should be prominent in a young and commercial republic is to be expected . The great error is that there is little ...
... society , the unhealthy prominence of the idea of thrift is the most baneful feature in our philosophy of life . That it should be prominent in a young and commercial republic is to be expected . The great error is that there is little ...
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Стр. 143 - Grief fills the room up of my absent child, Lies in his bed, walks up and down with me, Puts on his pretty looks, repeats his words, Remembers me of all his gracious parts, Stuffs out his vacant garments with his form; Then, have I reason to be fond of grief ? Fare you well: had you such a loss as I, I could give better comfort than you do.
Стр. 70 - Her voice was ever soft, Gentle, and low, — an excellent thing in woman.
Стр. 67 - ... ceased. He that at midnight, when the very labourer sleeps securely, should hear, as I have very often, the clear airs, the sweet descants, the natural rising and falling, the doubling and redoubling of her voice, might well be lifted above earth, and say, Lord, what music hast thou provided for the Saints in Heaven, when thou affordest bad men such music on Earth...
Стр. 178 - ... and shop-lifting in seven. In the naked temper which a merry heart discovered, he would say. There was no danger, - but to itself: - whereas the very essence of gravity was design, and consequently deceit; - 'twas a taught trick to gain credit of the world for more sense and knowledge than a man was worth...
Стр. 205 - She, as a veil down to the slender waist, Her unadorned golden tresses wore Dishevelled, but in wanton ringlets waved As the vine curls her tendrils, which implied Subjection, but required with gentle sway, And by her yielded, by him best received Yielded, with coy submission, modest pride, And sweet, reluctant, amorous delay.
Стр. 69 - The silver key of the fountain of tears, Where the spirit drinks till the brain is wild ; Softest grave of a thousand fears, Where their mother, Care, like a drowsy child, Is laid asleep in flowers.
Стр. 169 - And where we are, our learning likewise is. Then, when ourselves we see in ladies...
Стр. 60 - ... much in this point from one another. Now opium, by greatly increasing the activity of the mind, generally increases, of necessity, that particular mode of its activity by which we are able to construct out of the raw material of organic sound an elaborate intellectual pleasure.
Стр. 141 - I thought of Chatterton, the marvellous Boy, The sleepless Soul that perished in his pride; Of Him who walked in glory and in joy Following his plough, along the mountain-side...
Стр. 89 - Symbol of Eternity imprisoned into 'Time!' it is not thy works, which are all mortal, infinitely little, and the greatest no greater than the least, but only the Spirit thou workest in, that can have worth or continuance.