The Living Age, Հատոր 247Living Age Company, 1905 |
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Էջ 18
... better than to say that he was the antithesis of Thackeray . He was neither humorous nor humorsome , neither gay , nor bitter , nor self - asser- tive , nor possessed of that keen and penetrating eye which Thackeray shared with only one ...
... better than to say that he was the antithesis of Thackeray . He was neither humorous nor humorsome , neither gay , nor bitter , nor self - asser- tive , nor possessed of that keen and penetrating eye which Thackeray shared with only one ...
Էջ 20
... better . " The mystic light , the unknown Infin- ite , faded from before her at these commonplace words . ( Pp . 52-54 . ) With Paul Damerle on his side we get away from all reality into the at- mosphere of the penny number , and the ...
... better . " The mystic light , the unknown Infin- ite , faded from before her at these commonplace words . ( Pp . 52-54 . ) With Paul Damerle on his side we get away from all reality into the at- mosphere of the penny number , and the ...
Էջ 23
... better than almost any part in the second , even as the writer's un- derstanding of English scenery and English character is superior to his understanding of Italian scenery and Italian character . For seeing that " John Inglesant " is ...
... better than almost any part in the second , even as the writer's un- derstanding of English scenery and English character is superior to his understanding of Italian scenery and Italian character . For seeing that " John Inglesant " is ...
Էջ 27
... better to suf- fer injustice than to do it , is for them only a sentiment , a beautiful idea and thing of " culture . " Now this sense of justice is not among the Greeks con- fined to Plato and to Socrates , though to themselves it ...
... better to suf- fer injustice than to do it , is for them only a sentiment , a beautiful idea and thing of " culture . " Now this sense of justice is not among the Greeks con- fined to Plato and to Socrates , though to themselves it ...
Էջ 32
... better left to sweeten for a bit . In my opinion , Mr. Leymour , it's bin parsoned till it's tainted . " He stamped his foot and the mare tossed her head . She swerved to the near side a little ; the cyclist swerved more . " Don't come ...
... better left to sweeten for a bit . In my opinion , Mr. Leymour , it's bin parsoned till it's tainted . " He stamped his foot and the mare tossed her head . She swerved to the near side a little ; the cyclist swerved more . " Don't come ...
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Էջ 245 - Party is a body of men united, for promoting by their joint endeavours the national interest, upon some particular principle in which they are all agreed.
Էջ 280 - ... This is the day that must make good that great attribute of God, his justice ; that must reconcile those unanswerable doubts that torment the wisest understandings; and reduce those seeming inequalities and respective distributions in this world, to an equality and recompensive justice in the next. This is that one day, that shall include and comprehend all that went before it ; wherein, as in the last scene, all the actors must enter, to complete and make up the catastrophe of this great piece.
Էջ 567 - Certainly, gentlemen, it ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents.
Էջ 567 - No! the charges against me are all of one kind, that I have pushed the principles of general justice and benevolence too far; further than a cautious policy would warrant; and further than the opinions of many would go along with me. — In every accident which may happen through life, in pain, in sorrow, in depression, and distress — I will call to mind this accusation, and be comforted.
Էջ 567 - But, his unbiased opinion, his mature judgment, his enlightened conscience, he ought not to sacrifice to you; to any man, or to any set of men living.
Էջ 567 - Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such, We scarcely can praise it, or blame it too much; Who, born for the universe, narrowed his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind.
Էջ 474 - This was the East of the ancient navigators, so old, so mysterious, resplendent and sombre, living and unchanged, full of danger and promise.
Էջ 263 - Foremost captain of his time, Rich in saving common-sense, And, as the greatest only are, In his simplicity sublime.
Էջ 40 - There is no end of my kind treatment from the faculty ; they are in general the most amiable companions, and the best friends, as well as the most learned men, I know.
Էջ 519 - It is we who are Hamlet. This play has a prophetic truth, which is above that of history. Whoever has become thoughtful and melancholy through his own mishaps or those of others ; whoever has borne about with him the clouded brow of reflection, and thought himself