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... originality of thought , and an agreeable companion for a dull hour . The editor does not rely solely on his own estimation of their excellence , although he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately 1 * PREFACE. ...
... originality of thought , and an agreeable companion for a dull hour . The editor does not rely solely on his own estimation of their excellence , although he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately 1 * PREFACE. ...
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William Cox Theodore Sedgwick Fay. he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately called Milton , " a very good writer - very ! " Many of the articles have been extensively copied , and one in par- ticular , after a tour ...
William Cox Theodore Sedgwick Fay. he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately called Milton , " a very good writer - very ! " Many of the articles have been extensively copied , and one in par- ticular , after a tour ...
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... originality of thought , and an agreeable companion for a dull hour . The editor does not rely solely on his own estimation of their excellence , although he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately 1 * PREFACE. ...
... originality of thought , and an agreeable companion for a dull hour . The editor does not rely solely on his own estimation of their excellence , although he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately 1 * PREFACE. ...
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William Cox Theodore Sedgwick Fay. he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately called Milton , " a very good writer - very ! " Many of the articles have been extensively copied , and one in par- ticular , after a tour ...
William Cox Theodore Sedgwick Fay. he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately called Milton , " a very good writer - very ! " Many of the articles have been extensively copied , and one in par- ticular , after a tour ...
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... ; Poor Richard's truisms teach him nothing but that cold worldly wisdom he is almost sure to learn , and learn too soon . Strong drink is not for babes and he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately MENTALLY AND BODILY . 15.
... ; Poor Richard's truisms teach him nothing but that cold worldly wisdom he is almost sure to learn , and learn too soon . Strong drink is not for babes and he thinks the author , what some critic less appropriately MENTALLY AND BODILY . 15.
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Page 25 - It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink; lest they drink and forget the law and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
Page 97 - Treason, felony, Sword, pike, knife, gun, or need of any engine Would I not have ; but nature should bring forth Of its own kind, all foison, all abundance, To feed my innocent people.
Page 155 - The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together: our virtues would be proud if our faults whipped them not ; and our crimes would despair if they were not cherished by our virtues.
Page 80 - 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
Page 109 - As if increase of appetite had grown By what it fed on; and yet, within a month, Let me not think on't: Frailty, thy name is woman!
Page 69 - There was a laughing Devil in his sneer, That raised emotions both of rage and fear; And where his frown of hatred darkly fell, Hope withering fled, and Mercy sigh'd farewell!
Page 64 - Shakspeare, that, take him for all in all, we shall not look upon his like again.
Page 89 - Under the greenwood tree Who loves to lie with me, And tune his merry note Unto the sweet bird's throat-- Come hither, come hither, come hither! Here shall we see No enemy But winter and rough weather. Who doth ambition shun And loves to live i' the sun, Seeking the food he eats And pleased with what he gets-- Come hither, come hither, come hither!
Page 145 - Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear, Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear ; Thou art sweet as the smile when fond lovers meet, And soft as their parting tear — Jessy ! Altho' thou maun never be mine, Altho...
Page 113 - Ah me! for aught that ever I could read. Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth: But, either it was different in blood; Her.