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... passion : her music " was not quite made out , but that , quoth the doctor , dwells in the " spheres , and he laid his hand on his bosom . How gallant of the doc- " tor ! He could not think of any thing prettier to say , so he demand ...
... passion : her music " was not quite made out , but that , quoth the doctor , dwells in the " spheres , and he laid his hand on his bosom . How gallant of the doc- " tor ! He could not think of any thing prettier to say , so he demand ...
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... passion , in abundance , in the committed philosophers of preconception , the theorists , and inventors of metaphysics . So simple are the elements of our creed , and so easy the beautiful system of human na- ture to which it leads ...
... passion , in abundance , in the committed philosophers of preconception , the theorists , and inventors of metaphysics . So simple are the elements of our creed , and so easy the beautiful system of human na- ture to which it leads ...
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... passions and caprices of a few “ leading individuals , may , perhaps , produce more perfect and happy forms of " society than have yet been realized in the history of mankind . " - Stewart's Elements , p . ii . § 2. On the Utility of ...
... passions and caprices of a few “ leading individuals , may , perhaps , produce more perfect and happy forms of " society than have yet been realized in the history of mankind . " - Stewart's Elements , p . ii . § 2. On the Utility of ...
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... by the higher sentiments , serves a valuable purpose in the mental economy . The form in which it manifests itself when opposed by obstacles from with- ' c out , is the passion of anger . When combined RECENT ATTACKS ON PHRENOLOGY . 33.
... by the higher sentiments , serves a valuable purpose in the mental economy . The form in which it manifests itself when opposed by obstacles from with- ' c out , is the passion of anger . When combined RECENT ATTACKS ON PHRENOLOGY . 33.
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out , is the passion of anger . When combined with Benevo lence , or a strong sense of justice , it gives rise to a virtuous in- dignation , some degree of which is absolutely necessary to the true dignity of man . Nothing is more ...
out , is the passion of anger . When combined with Benevo lence , or a strong sense of justice , it gives rise to a virtuous in- dignation , some degree of which is absolutely necessary to the true dignity of man . Nothing is more ...
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Page 107 - I hear a knocking At the south entry : — retire we to our chamber : A little water clears us of this deed : How easy is it then ! Your constancy Hath left you unattended.
Page 110 - But let the frame of things disjoint, both the worlds suffer, Ere we will eat our meal in fear, and sleep In the affliction of these terrible dreams, That shake us nightly : better be with the dead, Whom we, to gain our peace, have sent to peace, Than on the torture of the mind to lie In restless ecstasy.
Page 92 - The Prince of Cumberland! that is a step On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap, For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires: The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.
Page 236 - Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such, We scarcely can praise it or blame it too much; Who, born for the universe, narrowed his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind...
Page 236 - Though fraught with all learning, yet straining his throat, To persuade Tommy Townshend* to lend him a vote ; Who, too deep for his hearers, still went on refining, And thought of convincing, while they thought of -dining. Though equal to all things, for all things unfit: Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit ; For a patriot, too cool ; for a drudge, disobedient ; And too fond of the right, to pursue the expedient. In short, 'twas his fate, unemployed or in place, sir, To eat mutton cold,...
Page 411 - Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; For I mine own gain'd knowledge should profane, If I would time expend with such a snipe But for my sport and profit.
Page 524 - A fixed figure for the time of scorn To point his slow unmoving finger at ! Yet could I bear that too ; well, very well : But there, where I have garner'd up my heart, Where either I must live, or bear no life...
Page 525 - O, now, for ever Farewell the tranquil mind ! farewell content ! Farewell the plumed troop, and the big wars, That make ambition virtue ! O, farewell ! Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, th...
Page 97 - Art thou afeard To be the same in thine own act and valour, As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteem'st the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem ; Letting I dare not wait upon I would, Like the poor cat i
Page 414 - His soul is so enfetter'd to her love, That she may make, unmake, do what she list, Even as her appetite shall play the god With his weak function. How am I then a villain To counsel Cassio to this parallel course, Directly to his good? Divinity of hell! When devils will the blackest sins put on, They do suggest at first with heavenly shows...