The British Essayists;: SpectatorJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
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... consider the false impressions which are received by the generality of the world , I am trou- bled at none more than a certain levity of thought , which many young women of quality have enter- tained , to the hazard of their characters ...
... consider the false impressions which are received by the generality of the world , I am trou- bled at none more than a certain levity of thought , which many young women of quality have enter- tained , to the hazard of their characters ...
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... consider him nicely in all views , and not be a little pleased , when they have taken him in the worst and most dis- advantageous light . There are many who find a plea- sure in contradicting the common reports of fame , and in ...
... consider him nicely in all views , and not be a little pleased , when they have taken him in the worst and most dis- advantageous light . There are many who find a plea- sure in contradicting the common reports of fame , and in ...
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... consider the little happiness that attends a great character , and the multitude of disquietudes to which the desire of it subjects an ambitious mind , one would be still the more surprised to see so many restless candidates for glory ...
... consider the little happiness that attends a great character , and the multitude of disquietudes to which the desire of it subjects an ambitious mind , one would be still the more surprised to see so many restless candidates for glory ...
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... consider that the world is more apt to censure than applaud , and himself fuller of imperfections than virtues . We may further observe , that such a man will be more grieved for the loss of fame , than he could have been pleased with ...
... consider that the world is more apt to censure than applaud , and himself fuller of imperfections than virtues . We may further observe , that such a man will be more grieved for the loss of fame , than he could have been pleased with ...
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... consider- ations , first , that fame is a thing difficult to be ob- tained , and easily lost ; secondly , that it brings the ambitious man very little happiness , but subjects him to much uneasiness and dissatisfaction . I shall in the ...
... consider- ations , first , that fame is a thing difficult to be ob- tained , and easily lost ; secondly , that it brings the ambitious man very little happiness , but subjects him to much uneasiness and dissatisfaction . I shall in the ...
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Էջ 236 - OF man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, heavenly Muse...
Էջ 238 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure: and in my choice. To reign is worth ambition, though in hell ; Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Էջ 238 - Their dread commander ; he, above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower ; his form had yet not lost All her original brightness, nor appeared Less than archangel ruined, and the excess Of glory obscured...
Էջ 242 - Anon, out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple...
Էջ 275 - Heaven that He ere long Intended to create, and therein plant A generation, whom his choice regard Should favour equal to the Sons of Heaven. Thither, if but to pry, shall be perhaps Our first eruption — thither, or elsewhere; For this infernal pit shall never hold Celestial Spirits in bondage, nor th' Abyss Long under darkness cover.
Էջ 242 - A shout, that tore Hell's concave, and beyond Frighted the reign of Chaos and old Night. All in a moment through the gloom were seen Ten thousand banners rise into the air...
Էջ 237 - Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views, At evening, from the top of Fesole, Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe. His spear, to equal which the tallest pine Hewn on Norwegian hills, to be the mast Of some great ammiral, were but a wand...
Էջ 239 - To speak ; whereat their doubled ranks they bend From wing to wing, and half enclose him round With all his peers : attention held them mute. Thrice he assay'd, and thrice, in spite of scorn, Tears, such as angels weep, burst forth : at last Words interwove with sighs found out their way.
Էջ 237 - He scarce had ceased, when the superior fiend Was moving toward the shore ; his ponderous shield, Ethereal temper, massy, large, and round, Behind him cast ; the broad circumference Hung on his shoulders like the moon, whose orb Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views At evening from the top of Fesole Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe.
Էջ 242 - Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose : he through the armed files Darts his experienced eye, and soon traverse The whole battalion views, their order due, * Their visages and stature as of gods ; Their number last he sums. And now his heart Distends with pride, and hardening in his strength Glories...