Select Reviews, and Spirit of the Foreign Magazines, Հատոր 4Enos Bronson Hopkins and Earle, 1810 |
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... thing . Something in this question must depend , no doubt , upon the leisure which either sex enjoys for the cul- tivation of their understandings ; and we cannot help thinking , that women have fully as much if not more idle FROM THE ...
... thing . Something in this question must depend , no doubt , upon the leisure which either sex enjoys for the cul- tivation of their understandings ; and we cannot help thinking , that women have fully as much if not more idle FROM THE ...
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... thing is a thing that ought to be done , if the attainments of li- terature are objects really worthy the attention of females , they cannot plead the want of leisure as an ex- cuse for indolence and neglect . The lawyer , who passes ...
... thing is a thing that ought to be done , if the attainments of li- terature are objects really worthy the attention of females , they cannot plead the want of leisure as an ex- cuse for indolence and neglect . The lawyer , who passes ...
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... thing , and that nature does nothing ; and that every thing we see is referable to positive institution , rather than to original feeling . Can any thing , for example , be more perfectly absurd than to suppose , that the care and ...
... thing , and that nature does nothing ; and that every thing we see is referable to positive institution , rather than to original feeling . Can any thing , for example , be more perfectly absurd than to suppose , that the care and ...
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... thing ; but we are saying , that , upon the whole , it is the best method of employing time ; and that there are fewer objections to it than to any other method . There are , perhaps , 50,000 females in Great Britain , who are exempted ...
... thing ; but we are saying , that , upon the whole , it is the best method of employing time ; and that there are fewer objections to it than to any other method . There are , perhaps , 50,000 females in Great Britain , who are exempted ...
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... thing from its publi- cation ; nor does it follow that a wo- man is to become an author , merely because she has talent enough for it . We do not wish a lady to write books ; to defend and reply ; to squabble about the tomb of Achilles ...
... thing from its publi- cation ; nor does it follow that a wo- man is to become an author , merely because she has talent enough for it . We do not wish a lady to write books ; to defend and reply ; to squabble about the tomb of Achilles ...
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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...