The Complete Works of John Ruskin, Volume 6Reuwee, Wattley & Walsh, 1891 |
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Page 16
... fire of perpetual kindness which will make you a bright one . I speak in no disparage- ment of them ; I know well how good the Sisters of Charity are , and how much we owe to them ; but all these profes- sional pieties ( except so far ...
... fire of perpetual kindness which will make you a bright one . I speak in no disparage- ment of them ; I know well how good the Sisters of Charity are , and how much we owe to them ; but all these profes- sional pieties ( except so far ...
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... do not , perhaps , often calculate how many souls flit annually , choked in fire - damp and sea - sand , from economically watched shafts , and economically manned ships ; nor see the fiery ghosts writhe up out PREFACE 21.
... do not , perhaps , often calculate how many souls flit annually , choked in fire - damp and sea - sand , from economically watched shafts , and economically manned ships ; nor see the fiery ghosts writhe up out PREFACE 21.
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... fire , I was standing near when it was discovered by a forager on the flanks of a travelling school of English and German lads . He shouted to his companions , and they swooped down upon it ; threw themselves into it , rolled over and ...
... fire , I was standing near when it was discovered by a forager on the flanks of a travelling school of English and German lads . He shouted to his companions , and they swooped down upon it ; threw themselves into it , rolled over and ...
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... fire ; often you will need sharpest , finest chiselling , and patientest fusing , before you can gather one grain of the metal . And , therefore , first of all , I tell you , earnestly and authori- tatively , ( I know I am right in this ...
... fire ; often you will need sharpest , finest chiselling , and patientest fusing , before you can gather one grain of the metal . And , therefore , first of all , I tell you , earnestly and authori- tatively , ( I know I am right in this ...
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... fire to this ; burn all the jungle into wholesome ash heaps , and then plough and sow . All the true literary work before you , for life , must begin with obedience to that order , Break up your fallow ground , and sow not among thorns ...
... fire to this ; burn all the jungle into wholesome ash heaps , and then plough and sow . All the true literary work before you , for life , must begin with obedience to that order , Break up your fallow ground , and sow not among thorns ...
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Page 262 - Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above ; and by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother ; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
Page 105 - There has fallen a splendid tear From the passion-flower at the gate. She is coming, my dove, my dear; She is coming, my life, my fate. The red rose cries, 'She is near, she is near;' And the white rose weeps, 'She is late;' The larkspur listens, 'I hear, I hear;' And the lily whispers, 'I wait.
Page 67 - Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Page 424 - GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us ; And cause his face to shine upon us. That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations.
Page 45 - Enow of such as for their bellies' sake Creep, and intrude, and climb into the fold? Of other care they little reckoning make, Than how to scramble at the shearer's feast, And shove away the worthy bidden guest ; Blind mouths! that scarce themselves know how to hold A sheep-hook, or have learned aught else the least That to the faithful herdman's art belongs ! What recks
Page 119 - ... there's a divinity that shapes our ends, rough hew them how we will.
Page 89 - The floating clouds their state shall lend To her ; for her the willow bend ; Nor shall she fail to see Even in the motions of the Storm Grace that shall mould the Maiden's form By silent sympathy.
Page 89 - ... shall be dear To her; and she shall lean her ear In many a secret place Where rivulets dance their wayward round, And beauty born of murmuring sound Shall pass into her face. "And vital feelings of delight Shall rear her form to stately height, Her virgin bosom swell; Such thoughts to Lucy I will give While she and I together live Here in this happy dell.
Page 416 - Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of good eating, with strife.
Page 221 - There is no wealth but life. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of noble and happy human beings...