Sketches of American CharacterH. Perkins, 1838 - 287 strán (strany) |
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... rich . He was naturally romantic , and had not been inured to steady exertion , and would probably be discouraged if a life of labor was proposed as the only means by which greatness might be achieved . His grandfather had a friend , an ...
... rich . He was naturally romantic , and had not been inured to steady exertion , and would probably be discouraged if a life of labor was proposed as the only means by which greatness might be achieved . His grandfather had a friend , an ...
Strana 32
... rich wife ; giving him an advantage in point of property , which he was very fond of display- ing . My father , though various untoward ac- cidents kept him poor , was nevertheless proud , and knew his own abilities were far superior to ...
... rich wife ; giving him an advantage in point of property , which he was very fond of display- ing . My father , though various untoward ac- cidents kept him poor , was nevertheless proud , and knew his own abilities were far superior to ...
Strana 49
... rich and dis- tinguished young man with the most beautiful and amiable girl the country could boast , af- forded matter of description for many a tea par- ty , and speculation for many a fireside . They tell me the furnishing of the ...
... rich and dis- tinguished young man with the most beautiful and amiable girl the country could boast , af- forded matter of description for many a tea par- ty , and speculation for many a fireside . They tell me the furnishing of the ...
Strana 54
... rich merchant , wished his son to pursue the same business ; it was the way he had acquired his estate , and he thought it the way in which James would best preserve it . But the old gentleman did not act with his usual sagacity when he ...
... rich merchant , wished his son to pursue the same business ; it was the way he had acquired his estate , and he thought it the way in which James would best preserve it . But the old gentleman did not act with his usual sagacity when he ...
Strana 68
... rich as many imagined . Much of his wealth depended , as most of our country merchants ' estates do , on his credit ; and then he built his costly house , which he ought not to have done . And he has been intemperate longer than you ...
... rich as many imagined . Much of his wealth depended , as most of our country merchants ' estates do , on his credit ; and then he built his costly house , which he ought not to have done . And he has been intemperate longer than you ...
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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.