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A true artist should put a generous deceit on the spectators , and effect the
noblest designs by easy methods . — Burke . XIII . Alexander received more
bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles , than by hearing the definition of
fortitude .
A true artist should put a generous deceit on the spectators , and effect the
noblest designs by easy methods . — Burke . XIII . Alexander received more
bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles , than by hearing the definition of
fortitude .
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There is nothing more prejudicial to the grandeur of buildings , than to abound in
angles ; a fault obvious in many , and owing to an inordinate thirst for variety ,
which , whenever it prevails , is sure to leave very little true taste . - Burke . XX .
There is nothing more prejudicial to the grandeur of buildings , than to abound in
angles ; a fault obvious in many , and owing to an inordinate thirst for variety ,
which , whenever it prevails , is sure to leave very little true taste . - Burke . XX .
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Than in England , there is no where more true zeal in the many forms of devotion
, and yet no where more knavery under the shows and pretences : there are no
where so many disputers upon religion , so many reasoners upon government ...
Than in England , there is no where more true zeal in the many forms of devotion
, and yet no where more knavery under the shows and pretences : there are no
where so many disputers upon religion , so many reasoners upon government ...
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... as well as his strength and his features : nay , though his opinions change
every week or every day , yet he is sure , or at least confident , that his present
thoughts and conclusions are just and true , and cannot be deceived . . Sir W .
Temple .
... as well as his strength and his features : nay , though his opinions change
every week or every day , yet he is sure , or at least confident , that his present
thoughts and conclusions are just and true , and cannot be deceived . . Sir W .
Temple .
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To be ambitious of true honour , of the true glory and perfection of our natures , is
the very principle and incentive of virtue ; but to be ambitious of titles , of place , of
ceremonial respects and civil pageantry , is as vain and little as the things are ...
To be ambitious of true honour , of the true glory and perfection of our natures , is
the very principle and incentive of virtue ; but to be ambitious of titles , of place , of
ceremonial respects and civil pageantry , is as vain and little as the things are ...
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Page 300 - And ever, against eating cares, Lap me in soft Lydian airs, Married to immortal verse Such as the meeting soul may pierce In notes with many a winding bout Of linked sweetness long drawn out With wanton heed and giddy cunning, The melting voice through mazes running, Untwisting all the chains that tie The hidden soul of harmony; That Orpheus...
Page 15 - Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.
Page 112 - But he cometh to you with words set in delightful proportion, either accompanied with, or prepared for, the well-enchanting skill of music; and with a tale, forsooth, he cometh unto you, with a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney-corner...
Page 288 - MAY MORNING. Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her The flowery May, who from her green lap throws The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose. Hail, bounteous May, that dost inspire Mirth, and youth, and warm desire ; Woods and groves are of thy dressing, Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long.
Page 89 - While thou liest warm at home, secure and safe, And craves no other tribute at thy hands, But love, fair looks, and true obedience; Too little payment for so great a debt. Such duty as the subject owes the prince, Even such, a woman oweth to her husband...
Page 284 - In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt But, being season'd with a gracious voice, Obscures the show of evil ? In religion, What damned error, but some sober brow Will bless it and approve it with a text...
Page 252 - I cannot praise a fugitive and cloistered virtue, unexercised and unbreathed, that never sallies out and sees her adversary, but slinks out of the race where that immortal garland is to be run for, not without dust and heat.
Page 244 - Hail, wedded Love, mysterious law, true source Of human offspring, sole propriety In Paradise of all things common else! By thee adulterous lust was driven from men Among the bestial herds to range; by thee, Founded in reason, loyal, just, and pure, Relations dear, and all the charities Of father, son, and brother, first were known.
Page 243 - Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds; pleasant the sun, When first on this delightful land he spreads His orient beams, on herb, tree, fruit, and flower, Glistering with dew: fragrant the fertile earth After soft showers; and sweet the coming on Of grateful evening mild...
Page 98 - WHAT needs my Shakespeare for his honoured bones The labour of an age in piled stones? Or that his hallowed reliques should be hid Under a star-ypointing pyramid? Dear son of memory, great heir of fame, What need'st thou such weak witness of thy name ? Thou in our wonder and astonishment Hast built thyself a livelong monument.
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| Title | Laconics: Or, The Best Words of the Best Authors Volume 3 of Laconics; or, The best words of the best authors [ed. by J. Timbs]. 1st Amer. ed, John Timbs |
| Authors | Laconics, John Timbs |
| Editor | John Timbs |
| Publisher | Carey, Lea, & Carey, 1829 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 5 Jan 2007 |
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