Select Reviews, and Spirit of the Foreign Magazines, Հատոր 4Enos Bronson Hopkins and Earle, 1810 |
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... observation is best answered by showing , that the pleasure which results from the acquisition of important knowledge is quite as innocent as any pleasure whatever ; but if by a simple plea- sure is meant one , the cause of which can be ...
... observation is best answered by showing , that the pleasure which results from the acquisition of important knowledge is quite as innocent as any pleasure whatever ; but if by a simple plea- sure is meant one , the cause of which can be ...
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... observation is true of such works as those of Dry- den , Pope , Milton and Shakspeare . Mankind are much happier that such individuals have lived and written . they add every day to the stock of publick enjoyment , and perpetually ...
... observation is true of such works as those of Dry- den , Pope , Milton and Shakspeare . Mankind are much happier that such individuals have lived and written . they add every day to the stock of publick enjoyment , and perpetually ...
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... observed , that the singular uniform in which that prince is usu- ally painted , appeared to her extremely becoming . Nothing more was said at the time ; but , in two days after , Alfieri appeared in the streets in the exact costume of ...
... observed , that the singular uniform in which that prince is usu- ally painted , appeared to her extremely becoming . Nothing more was said at the time ; but , in two days after , Alfieri appeared in the streets in the exact costume of ...
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... observed in one of his let- ters , were certainly loyal , the nobility to a man were jacobins . " p . 141 . " The prince of Moliterni , who was ap- pointed commander in chief , had address- ed the loyal Lazzaroni , and had begged they ...
... observed in one of his let- ters , were certainly loyal , the nobility to a man were jacobins . " p . 141 . " The prince of Moliterni , who was ap- pointed commander in chief , had address- ed the loyal Lazzaroni , and had begged they ...
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... observations of six years of travel- ling are here given to the world in the pains - taking way of a man of bu ... observation without much be- nefit from disquisition or research . In reviewing a work so slightly cha- racterized by ...
... observations of six years of travel- ling are here given to the world in the pains - taking way of a man of bu ... observation without much be- nefit from disquisition or research . In reviewing a work so slightly cha- racterized by ...
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Էջ 276 - Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest, and youthful Jollity, Quips and cranks, and wanton wiles, Nods and becks, and wreathed smiles, Such as hang on Hebe's cheek, And love to live in dimple sleek ; Sport that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides.
Էջ 277 - When, in one night, ere glimpse of morn, His shadowy flail hath threshed the corn That ten day-labourers could not end ;Then lies him down the lubber fiend. And, stretch'd out all the chimney's length, Basks at the fire his hairy strength ; And, crop-full, out of doors he flings, Ere the first cock his matin rings.
Էջ 65 - On the whole it appears, and my argument shows, With a reasoning the court will never condemn, That the spectacles plainly were made for the Nose, And the Nose was as plainly intended for them." Then shifting his side, as a lawyer knows how, He pleaded again in behalf of the Eyes : But what were his arguments few people know, For the court did not think they were equally wise. So his lordship decreed with a grave solemn tone, Decisive and clear, without one if or but — That, whenever the Nose put...
Էջ 320 - Midst furs and silks and jewels sheen He stood, in simple Lincoln green, The centre of the glittering ring, — And Snowdoun's Knight is Scotland's King!
Էջ 65 - And your lordship, he said, will undoubtedly find That the Nose has had spectacles always in wear, Which amounts to possession time out of mind. Then holding the spectacles up to the court — Your lordship observes they are made with a straddle As wide as the ridge of the Nose is ; in short, Designed to sit close to it, just like a saddle.
Էջ 276 - While the cock with lively din Scatters the rear of darkness thin, And to the stack, or the...
Էջ 277 - With store of ladies, whose bright eyes Rain influence, and judge the prize Of wit or arms, while both contend To win her grace whom all commend.
Էջ 102 - Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag: but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must...
Էջ 278 - ... voice through mazes running, Untwisting all the chains that tie The hidden soul of harmony; That Orpheus...
Էջ 64 - Tongue was the lawyer and argued the cause With a great deal of skill, and a wig full of learning, While chief baron Ear sat to balance the laws, So famed for his talent in nicely discerning. In behalf of the Nose, it will quickly appear, And your lordship...