Sketches of American CharacterH. Perkins, 1838 - 287 strán (strany) |
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Strana 38
... sure , a commander worthy of our cause and country , one undoubtedly designed and prepar- ed by Heaven for the task he performed -- but then , his powers and those of the Congress were so limited , he never would have succeed- ed , but ...
... sure , a commander worthy of our cause and country , one undoubtedly designed and prepar- ed by Heaven for the task he performed -- but then , his powers and those of the Congress were so limited , he never would have succeed- ed , but ...
Strana 70
... sure , but comfortable , and we shall furnish it . You , ladies , must find employment for Mrs. Murray ; she told me she would sew for any one . ' ' I do not wish her to work for me , ' said Mrs. Colvin , eagerly ; ' whatever I can do ...
... sure , but comfortable , and we shall furnish it . You , ladies , must find employment for Mrs. Murray ; she told me she would sew for any one . ' ' I do not wish her to work for me , ' said Mrs. Colvin , eagerly ; ' whatever I can do ...
Strana 82
... sure to bring disappointment and vexation , if not misery , to the worldling . They thought , and people generally said , that all their uneasiness was caused by the untoward behaviour of their only son . Obed Williams was one of those ...
... sure to bring disappointment and vexation , if not misery , to the worldling . They thought , and people generally said , that all their uneasiness was caused by the untoward behaviour of their only son . Obed Williams was one of those ...
Strana 86
... sure , am not hurried , for I will not drudge on the farm , and I suppose I should have liked reading as well as you do if I had only had entertaining books ; but father never would buy anything but land and cattle , and All he thinks ...
... sure , am not hurried , for I will not drudge on the farm , and I suppose I should have liked reading as well as you do if I had only had entertaining books ; but father never would buy anything but land and cattle , and All he thinks ...
Strana 88
... sure to be influenced by reason and right principles . She did reflect on what her aunt had commu- nicated , and the conclusion was to seek the acquaintance of the Miss Grants . Their dwelling , a low house , containing only three small ...
... sure to be influenced by reason and right principles . She did reflect on what her aunt had commu- nicated , and the conclusion was to seek the acquaintance of the Miss Grants . Their dwelling , a low house , containing only three small ...
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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.