The Works of the Rev. Sydney SmithLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1850 - 701 pàgines |
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Pàgina 3
... suppose , that the particular affections are themselves ultimate principles of action , instead of convenient instruments of a more general principle . The style is such , as to give a general im- pression of heaviness to the whole ...
... suppose , that the particular affections are themselves ultimate principles of action , instead of convenient instruments of a more general principle . The style is such , as to give a general im- pression of heaviness to the whole ...
Pàgina 11
... suppose , is meant by the name of Jacobinism , than we ourselves do ; but we were highly amused with this proof , ab ebriis sutoribus , of the prostration of Europe , the last hour of human felicity , the perdition of man , dis- covered ...
... suppose , is meant by the name of Jacobinism , than we ourselves do ; but we were highly amused with this proof , ab ebriis sutoribus , of the prostration of Europe , the last hour of human felicity , the perdition of man , dis- covered ...
Pàgina 13
... suppose the booksellers have authors at two different prices . Those who do write grammatically , and those who do not ; and that they have not thought fit to put any of their best hands upon this work . Whether or not there may be any ...
... suppose the booksellers have authors at two different prices . Those who do write grammatically , and those who do not ; and that they have not thought fit to put any of their best hands upon this work . Whether or not there may be any ...
Pàgina 17
... suppose the grandeur and safety of the two nations as compatible and co - existent , we have the important ( though the cruel ) consolation of reflecting , that the French have yet to put together the very elements of a civil and ...
... suppose the grandeur and safety of the two nations as compatible and co - existent , we have the important ( though the cruel ) consolation of reflecting , that the French have yet to put together the very elements of a civil and ...
Pàgina 24
... suppose the same power dedicated to the formation of an hereditary monarchy : or his parallel of difficulties is unjust , and his preference irrational . Bona- parte could represent the person of a mon- arch , during his life , as well ...
... suppose the same power dedicated to the formation of an hereditary monarchy : or his parallel of difficulties is unjust , and his preference irrational . Bona- parte could represent the person of a mon- arch , during his life , as well ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 193 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there ; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
Pàgina 118 - ... as are consistent with the laws of Ireland; or as they did enjoy in the reign of King Charles II.; and their Majesties, as soon as their affairs will permit them to summon a Parliament in this kingdom, will endeavour to procure the said Roman Catholics such further security in that particular as may preserve them from any disturbance upon the account of their said religion.
Pàgina 276 - In the four quarters of the globe, who reads an American book? or goes to an American play? or looks at an American picture or statue?
Pàgina 275 - Taxes on the sauce which pampers man's appetite, and the drug that restores him to health ; on the ermine which decorates the judge, and the rope which hangs the criminal ; on the poor man's salt, and the rich man's spice; on the brass nails of the coffin, and the ribands of the bride.
Pàgina iii - Buccleugh-place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey. I proposed that we should set up a Review ; this was acceded to with acclamation. I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the Edinburgh Review. The motto I proposed for the Review was, " Tenui musam meditamur avena." " We cultivate literature upon a little oatmeal.
Pàgina 570 - I believe, that no act in itself unjust, immoral, or wicked, can ever be justified or excused by, or under pretence or colour, that it was done either for the good of the church, or in obedience to any ecclesiastical power whatsoever.
Pàgina 233 - The parent storms, the child looks on, catches the lineaments of wrath, puts on the same airs in the circle of smaller slaves, gives a loose to the worst of passions, and thus nursed, educated, and daily exercised in tyranny, cannot but be stamped by it with odious peculiarities.
Pàgina v - It is always considered as a piece of impertinence in England, if a man of less than two or three thousand a year has any opinions at all upon important subjects...
Pàgina 563 - Then, look at the gigantic Brougham, sworn in at twelve o'clock, and before six pm he has a Bill on the table abolishing the abuses of a court which has been the curse of England for centuries. For twentyfive long years...
Pàgina 192 - But Peter and John answered and said unto them; Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.