The Brief Remarker on the Ways of Man, Or, Compendious Dissertations, Respecting Social and Domestic Relations and Concerns, and the Various Economy of Life: Designed For, and Adapted To, the Use of American Academies and Common SchoolsJ.D. Bemis & Company, 1823 - 264 strán (strany) |
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Strana iii
... least remind him of their peculiar excellencies : he will find the same common sense , dressed in the same simple , chaste garb ; and the same original and striking views on the most common and familiar sub- jects . The book is ...
... least remind him of their peculiar excellencies : he will find the same common sense , dressed in the same simple , chaste garb ; and the same original and striking views on the most common and familiar sub- jects . The book is ...
Strana vi
... least of my satis- factions , that it has found the same favor with those of the different political parties and of the various reli- gious denominations . Gladly do I embrace this oppor- tunity to render my unfeigned thanks to all who ...
... least of my satis- factions , that it has found the same favor with those of the different political parties and of the various reli- gious denominations . Gladly do I embrace this oppor- tunity to render my unfeigned thanks to all who ...
Strana 20
... least , to diminish the inquietudes and miseries of life . 1. Live constantly in the unshaken belief of the over- ruling Providence of an infinitely wise and good , as well as Almighty Being ; and prize his favour above all things . 2 ...
... least , to diminish the inquietudes and miseries of life . 1. Live constantly in the unshaken belief of the over- ruling Providence of an infinitely wise and good , as well as Almighty Being ; and prize his favour above all things . 2 ...
Strana 23
... least for obtaining the credit of refined enjoyment ; and this gen- eral opinion , how much soever we may despise it in our judgments , has an astonishing influence upon our con- duct and our feelings : an influence that precipitates ...
... least for obtaining the credit of refined enjoyment ; and this gen- eral opinion , how much soever we may despise it in our judgments , has an astonishing influence upon our con- duct and our feelings : an influence that precipitates ...
Strana 37
... least that they are the less culpable for being ours ; it is then that it is pregnant with infinite mischief . Of all human knowledge , self - knowledge is accounted the most difficult of attainment ; -and why ? Assur- edly , it is not ...
... least that they are the less culpable for being ours ; it is then that it is pregnant with infinite mischief . Of all human knowledge , self - knowledge is accounted the most difficult of attainment ; -and why ? Assur- edly , it is not ...
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Strana 61 - Not equal, as their sex not equal seem'd: For contemplation he and valour form'd; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace...
Strana 198 - Wherefore did Nature pour her bounties forth With such a full and unwithdrawing hand, Covering the earth with odours, fruits and flocks, Thronging the seas with spawn innumerable, But all to please, and sate the curious taste...
Strana 198 - A part how small of the terraqueous globe Is tenanted by man? the rest a waste; Rocks, deserts, frozen seas, and burning sands! Wild haunts of monsters, poisons, stings, and death Such is earth's melancholy map! but, far 'More sad! this earth is a true map of man: So bounded are its haughty lord's delights To woe's wide empire, where deep troubles toss.
Strana 104 - And what is friendship but a name, A charm that lulls to sleep ; A shade that follows wealth or fame, And leaves the wretch to weep...
Strana 114 - I made me great works ; I builded me houses ; I planted me vineyards : I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits: I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees...
Strana 178 - Apart, she sigh'd; alone, she shed the tear; Then, as if breaking from a cloud, she gave Fresh light, and gilt the prospect of the grave. One day he lighter seem'd, and they forgot The care, the dread, the anguish of their lot; They spoke with cheerfulness, and seem'd to think, Yet said not so — 'Perhaps he will not sink'.
Strana 57 - O YE WHO HAVE SEEN THE GLORY OF ALP ARSLAN EXALTED TO THE HEAVENS, REPAIR TO MARU, AND YOU WILL BEHOLD IT BURIED IN THE DUST!
Strana 46 - That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 And Zaccheus stood, and said unto the Lord ; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor ; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
Strana 150 - ... and not an artist : it is not merely a creature who can paint, and play, and sing, and draw, and dress, and dance ; it is a being who can comfort and counsel him; one who can reason, and reflect, and feel, and judge, and discourse, and discriminate; one who can assist him in his affairs, lighten his...
Strana 171 - Lend to thy neighbour in time of his need, And pay thou thy neighbour again in due season. Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him, And thou shalt always find the thing that is necessary for thee.