Sketches of American CharacterH. Perkins, 1838 - 287 strán (strany) |
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... ideas of scenes and feelings long past , and almost forgotten . ' Dark days and perilous times for America , Mr. Freeman ; -and the events of that period cannot be too often related to the rising gene- ration SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTION . 29.
... ideas of scenes and feelings long past , and almost forgotten . ' Dark days and perilous times for America , Mr. Freeman ; -and the events of that period cannot be too often related to the rising gene- ration SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTION . 29.
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... idea of leaving home without seeing her . I went to my father - I trembled in every joint , and the sweat started in large drops on my forehead , but nevertheless I re- tained sufficient firmness to tell him I must and would see Mary ...
... idea of leaving home without seeing her . I went to my father - I trembled in every joint , and the sweat started in large drops on my forehead , but nevertheless I re- tained sufficient firmness to tell him I must and would see Mary ...
Strana 48
... idea of the trials we had endured . But we had the satisfaction of thinking our country would be free and independent ; and it is so and yet few , in these days of peace and prosperity , seem to remember that their freedom and priv ...
... idea of the trials we had endured . But we had the satisfaction of thinking our country would be free and independent ; and it is so and yet few , in these days of peace and prosperity , seem to remember that their freedom and priv ...
Strana 53
... idea , associ- ate with great and good qualities ; ( but we do not in the world always find our expectations re- alized ) and he had also that air of manly confi- dence which usually distinguishes those who have always been the ...
... idea , associ- ate with great and good qualities ; ( but we do not in the world always find our expectations re- alized ) and he had also that air of manly confi- dence which usually distinguishes those who have always been the ...
Strana 64
... idea of merit . The European prizes his old castle because it is blazoned with the feats of his ancestors . The Ameri- can prefers his new dwelling because it is the work of his own efforts ; the one describes the magnificence that once ...
... idea of merit . The European prizes his old castle because it is blazoned with the feats of his ancestors . The Ameri- can prefers his new dwelling because it is the work of his own efforts ; the one describes the magnificence that once ...
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Strana 182 - O'er other creatures. Yet when I approach Her loveliness, so absolute she seems And in herself complete, so well to know Her own, that what she wills to do or say, Seems wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best. All higher knowledge in her presence falls Degraded: wisdom in discourse with her Loses discountenanced, and like folly shows.
Strana 182 - Loses discountenanced, and like folly shows; Authority and reason on her wait, As one intended first, not after made Occasionally; and, to consummate all, Greatness of mind and nobleness their seat Build in her loveliest, and create an awe About her, as a guard angelic placed.
Strana 27 - It yearns me not if men my garments wear; Such outward things dwell not in my desires: But if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive.
Strana 70 - Hence, the declaration, that all things shall work together for good to them who love God...
Strana 236 - Where Beauty seems to dwell, nor once inquire Where is the sanction of eternal truth, Or where the seal of undeceitful good, To save your search from folly! Wanting these, Lo! Beauty withers in your void embrace, And with the glittering of an idiot's toy Did Fancy mock your vows.
Strana 217 - I say the pulpit (in the sober use Of its legitimate, peculiar powers) Must stand acknowledged, while the world shall stand, The most important and effectual guard, Support and ornament of virtue's cause.
Strana 191 - O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us, An' foolish notion: What airs in dress an' gait wad lea'e us, An
Strana 183 - A maiden never bold ; Of spirit so still and quiet, that her motion Blush'd at herself...
Strana 203 - An eye As when the blue sky trembles through a cloud Of purest white. A secret charm combin'd Her features, and infus'd enchantment through them. Her shape was harmony. But eloquence Beneath her beauty fails ; which...
Strana 102 - Reflect that life, like every other blessing, Derives its value from its use alone ; Not for itself, but for a nobler end, The Eternal gave it — and that end is virtue.