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... whole audience , and went home quite dejected , and determined to abandon for ever a profession to which he imagined himself unequal . But one of his hearers , who perceived an excellent genius amidst his faults , encouraged him , by ...
... whole audience , and went home quite dejected , and determined to abandon for ever a profession to which he imagined himself unequal . But one of his hearers , who perceived an excellent genius amidst his faults , encouraged him , by ...
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... whole period without stopping . However , Demosthenes overcame all these obsta- cles , by putting little pebbles into his mouth , and then repeat- ing several verses without taking breath . 10. He would do this when he walked , and ...
... whole period without stopping . However , Demosthenes overcame all these obsta- cles , by putting little pebbles into his mouth , and then repeat- ing several verses without taking breath . 10. He would do this when he walked , and ...
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... whole heart , and forget not the sorrows of thy mother . How canst thou recompense them the things which they have done for thee ? 37. It is a mark of a depraved mind , to sneer at decrepit old age , or to ridicule any one who is ...
... whole heart , and forget not the sorrows of thy mother . How canst thou recompense them the things which they have done for thee ? 37. It is a mark of a depraved mind , to sneer at decrepit old age , or to ridicule any one who is ...
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... whole business of managing a large school , and training pupils to learning and virtue , was nothing in comparison with the trouble which was given by whimsical , ignorant and discontented parents . A PARABLE AGAINST RELIGIOUS ...
... whole business of managing a large school , and training pupils to learning and virtue , was nothing in comparison with the trouble which was given by whimsical , ignorant and discontented parents . A PARABLE AGAINST RELIGIOUS ...
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... whole court felt the impression , and joy was visible in every face ; when , after swearing and examining the gentleman as to his name and place of abode , the foreman of the jury pronounced the verdict of not guilty . 15. A few ...
... whole court felt the impression , and joy was visible in every face ; when , after swearing and examining the gentleman as to his name and place of abode , the foreman of the jury pronounced the verdict of not guilty . 15. A few ...
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Page 36 - 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.
Page 64 - 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.
Page 17 - And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you ; and they came near : and he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt. Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither ; for GOD did send me before you to preserve life.
Page 207 - 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...
Page 15 - Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt: And there shall arise after them seven years of famine...
Page 73 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality — that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Page 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.
Page 207 - O, now you weep; and, I perceive, you feel The dint of pity : these are gracious drops. Kind souls, what ! weep you, when you but behold Our Caesar's vesture wounded ? Look you here, Here is himself, marr'd, as you see, with traitors.
Page 55 - I then came home, and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers, and sisters, and cousins, understanding the bargain...
Page 64 - 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; and I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme ; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.