Select British Classics, Volume 13J. Conrad, 1803 - English literature |
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... human society , than that good talents among men should be held ho- norable to those who are endowed with them without any regard how they are applied . The gifts of na- ture and accomplishments of art are valuable but as they are ...
... human society , than that good talents among men should be held ho- norable to those who are endowed with them without any regard how they are applied . The gifts of na- ture and accomplishments of art are valuable but as they are ...
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... human nature can arrive . Triumph , applause , acclamation , are dear to the mind of man ; but it is still a more exquisite de- light to say to yourself , you have done well , than to hear the whole human race pronounce you glorious ...
... human nature can arrive . Triumph , applause , acclamation , are dear to the mind of man ; but it is still a more exquisite de- light to say to yourself , you have done well , than to hear the whole human race pronounce you glorious ...
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... human feature out of his countenance , at the second he became the face of a spout , at a third of a baboon , at the fourth the head of a base - viol , and the fifth a pair of nut - crackers . The whole assembly wondered at his ...
... human feature out of his countenance , at the second he became the face of a spout , at a third of a baboon , at the fourth the head of a base - viol , and the fifth a pair of nut - crackers . The whole assembly wondered at his ...
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... human body , in the old Roman fable . It is often the case of lesser confe- derate states against a superior power , which are hardly held together , though their unanimity is ne- cessary for their common safety : and this is always the ...
... human body , in the old Roman fable . It is often the case of lesser confe- derate states against a superior power , which are hardly held together , though their unanimity is ne- cessary for their common safety : and this is always the ...
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... human society , there was a se- cret , though unjust , way among men , of indulging the seeds of ill - nature and envy , by comparing their own state of life to that of another , and grudging the ap- proach of their neighbour to their ...
... human society , there was a se- cret , though unjust , way among men , of indulging the seeds of ill - nature and envy , by comparing their own state of life to that of another , and grudging the ap- proach of their neighbour to their ...
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Popular passages
Page 35 - When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Page 343 - 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, Come, and trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe...
Page 35 - OH THAT I were as in months past, as in the days when God preserved me; When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness...
Page 242 - Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life : cunning is a kind of instinct, that only looks out after our immediate interest and welfare.
Page 35 - If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me; (What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him ? Did not he that made me in the womb make him ? and did not One fashion us in the womb...
Page 343 - Euphrosyne, And by men, heart-easing Mirth, Whom lovely Venus at a birth With two sister Graces more To ivy-crowned Bacchus bore...
Page 36 - If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him : 30 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
Page 112 - Cornaro, who was the author of the little treatise I am mentioning, was of an infirm constitution, till about forty, when by obstinately persisting in an exact course of temperance, he recovered a perfect state of health ; insomuch that at fourscore he published his book, which has been translated into English under the title of ' Sure and certain Methods of attaining a long and healthy Life.
Page 240 - ... such a manner, that if he became his enemy, it should not be in his power to hurt him. The first part of this rule, which regards our behaviour towards an enemy, is indeed very reasonable, as well as very prudential ; but the latter part of it, which regards our behaviour towards a friend, savours...
Page 228 - Was everything by starts and nothing long ; But in the course of one revolving moon Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon ; Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking, Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking. Blest madman, who could every hour employ With something new to wish or to enjoy...