The American PreceptorJ.H.A. Frost, 1829 |
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Pàgina 6
... observed they had quite a different effect . This made him sensible of what he wanted , and he applied himself to the attainment of it . 8. His endeavours to correct the natural impediment in his speech , and to perfect himself in ...
... observed they had quite a different effect . This made him sensible of what he wanted , and he applied himself to the attainment of it . 8. His endeavours to correct the natural impediment in his speech , and to perfect himself in ...
Pàgina 8
... observe the constant succession of falling leaves ; in like manner , the generations of men silently drop from the stage of life , and are blended with the dust from whence they sprang . 5. Perfect happiness is not the growth of a ...
... observe the constant succession of falling leaves ; in like manner , the generations of men silently drop from the stage of life , and are blended with the dust from whence they sprang . 5. Perfect happiness is not the growth of a ...
Pàgina 18
... to shift for itself . What can we call the principle , which directs each different kind of bird to observe a particular plan in the structure of its nest , and directs all of the same species to 18 THE AMERICAN PRECEPTOR .
... to shift for itself . What can we call the principle , which directs each different kind of bird to observe a particular plan in the structure of its nest , and directs all of the same species to 18 THE AMERICAN PRECEPTOR .
Pàgina 19
... observed in animals to ascend from the young to the parent , which is not at all necessary for the continuance of ... observation of every one , and will show the distinction between reason and instinct . 9. With what caution does the ...
... observed in animals to ascend from the young to the parent , which is not at all necessary for the continuance of ... observation of every one , and will show the distinction between reason and instinct . 9. With what caution does the ...
Pàgina 48
... observe and re- prove mischiefs in government , and , now it is in my power to settle one , I purpose to leave myself , and my successors , no power of doing mischief , that the will of one man may not hinder the good of a whole country ...
... observe and re- prove mischiefs in government , and , now it is in my power to settle one , I purpose to leave myself , and my successors , no power of doing mischief , that the will of one man may not hinder the good of a whole country ...
Frases i termes més freqüents
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 34 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Pàgina 62 - And now I stand, and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers; unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come; for which hope's sake, King Agrippa I am accused of the Jews.
Pàgina 62 - Which thing I also did in Jerusalem : and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests ; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
Pàgina 209 - I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts; I am no orator, as Brutus is, But, as you know me all, a plain blunt man, That love my friend; and that they know full well That gave me public leave to speak of him. For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth, Action, nor utterance, nor the power of speech, To stir men's blood: I only speak right on...
Pàgina 209 - And will, no doubt, with reasons answer you. I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts : I am no orator, as Brutus is ; But, as you know me all, a plain blunt man...
Pàgina 14 - Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age : and he made him a coat of many colours.
Pàgina 208 - I speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke, But here I am to speak what I do know. You all did love him once, not without cause ; What cause withholds you then to mourn for him? O judgment, thou art fled to brutish beasts, And men have lost their reason ! — Bear with me; My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar, And I must pause till it come back to me.
Pàgina 208 - tis his will : Let but the commons hear this testament — Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read — And they would go and kiss dead Caesar's wounds And dip their napkins...
Pàgina 172 - Hell's grim tyrant feel th' eternal wound. As the good shepherd tends his fleecy care, Seeks freshest pasture and the purest air, Explores the lost, the wandering sheep directs, By day o'ersees them, and by night protects ; The tender lambs he raises in his arms, Feeds from his hand, and in his bosom warms : Thus shall mankind his guardian care engage, The promised Father of the future age.
Pàgina 198 - For I can raise no money by vile means: By heaven, I had rather coin my heart, And drop my blood for drachmas, than to wring From the hard hands of peasants their vile trash By any indirection...