The Complete Works of John Ruskin, Volume 6Reuwee, Wattley & Walsh, 1891 |
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... possible , this movement among them , in true alliance with whatever trustworthy element of help they can find in the higher classes . After these paragraphs , let me ask you to read , by the fiery light of recent events , the fable at ...
... possible , this movement among them , in true alliance with whatever trustworthy element of help they can find in the higher classes . After these paragraphs , let me ask you to read , by the fiery light of recent events , the fable at ...
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... possible subjects , and that , if you care to behave with modesty or propriety , you had better be silent about it . The second thing which you may make sure of is , that however good you may be , you have faults ; that however dull you ...
... possible subjects , and that , if you care to behave with modesty or propriety , you had better be silent about it . The second thing which you may make sure of is , that however good you may be , you have faults ; that however dull you ...
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... possible , and how to make little , nice ; coaxing and tempting them into tidy and pretty ways , and pleading for well - folded table- cloths , however coarse , and for a flower or two out of the garden to strew on them . If you manage ...
... possible , and how to make little , nice ; coaxing and tempting them into tidy and pretty ways , and pleading for well - folded table- cloths , however coarse , and for a flower or two out of the garden to strew on them . If you manage ...
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... possible use , if we allow them to usurp the place of true books : for , strictly speaking , they are not books at all , but merely letters or newspapers in good print . Our friend's letter may be delightful , or necessary , to - day ...
... possible use , if we allow them to usurp the place of true books : for , strictly speaking , they are not books at all , but merely letters or newspapers in good print . Our friend's letter may be delightful , or necessary , to - day ...
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... possible , namely , by the European adoption of the Greek word for a public meeting , to give peculiar respectability to such meetings , when held for religious purposes ; and other collateral equiv- ocations , such as the vulgar ...
... possible , namely , by the European adoption of the Greek word for a public meeting , to give peculiar respectability to such meetings , when held for religious purposes ; and other collateral equiv- ocations , such as the vulgar ...
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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...