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In the character of Darsie Latimer we read , no doubt , his own feelings as to the
drudgery of this profession - straining like a greyhound in the slips for a freer
course . But , whatever were his feelings , he restrained them sufficiently to
become ...
In the character of Darsie Latimer we read , no doubt , his own feelings as to the
drudgery of this profession - straining like a greyhound in the slips for a freer
course . But , whatever were his feelings , he restrained them sufficiently to
become ...
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In this emergency our author took a course as marked by prudence as it
subsequently was by the higher trait of consistency . He resolved , abandoning
all ambitious prospects at the bar , to seek nevertheless some official station
connected ...
In this emergency our author took a course as marked by prudence as it
subsequently was by the higher trait of consistency . He resolved , abandoning
all ambitious prospects at the bar , to seek nevertheless some official station
connected ...
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I looked , said he , around my library , and could not but observe that from the
time of Chaucer to that of Byron , the most popular authors had been the most
prolific , ” _ “ that by a prolonged course of exertion their errors were obliterated ,
they ...
I looked , said he , around my library , and could not but observe that from the
time of Chaucer to that of Byron , the most popular authors had been the most
prolific , ” _ “ that by a prolonged course of exertion their errors were obliterated ,
they ...
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Again , we enter with him the cottage at Mussel Crag , and seated by the side of
the heart - broken Mucklebackit , feel how sympathetic are tears when they
course down weatherbeaten cheeks ; while the mother's cry breaks our very
heart , “ O ...
Again , we enter with him the cottage at Mussel Crag , and seated by the side of
the heart - broken Mucklebackit , feel how sympathetic are tears when they
course down weatherbeaten cheeks ; while the mother's cry breaks our very
heart , “ O ...
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Such is not the course of the world — therefore it is not truth . Such is not the
lesson of providence , therefore it is not piety ; for where is the thought of future
recompense , if all be made up here ? Human rewards should , therefore , in
fiction as ...
Such is not the course of the world — therefore it is not truth . Such is not the
lesson of providence , therefore it is not piety ; for where is the thought of future
recompense , if all be made up here ? Human rewards should , therefore , in
fiction as ...
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Página 16 - But a glance on the great picture of life will show, that the duties of self-denial, and the sacrifice of passion to principle, are seldom thus remunerated ; and that the internal consciousness of their high-minded discharge of duty, produces on their own reflections a more adequate recompense, in the form of that peace which the world cannot give or take away.
Página 16 - ... a character of a highly virtuous and lofty stamp is degraded rather than exalted by an attempt to reward virtue with temporal prosperity. Such is not the recompense which providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit ; and it is a dangerous and fatal doctrine to teach young persons, the most common readers of romance, that rectitude of conduct and of principle are either naturally allied with, or adequately rewarded by, the gratification of our passions, or attainment of our wishes.
Página 23 - ... pathetic light Engendered, hangs o'er Eildon's triple height : Spirits of power, assembled there, complain For kindred power departing from their sight ; While Tweed, best pleased in chanting a blithe strain, Saddens his voice again, and yet again. Lift up your hearts, ye mourners ! for the might Of the whole world's good wishes with him goes ; Blessings and prayers in nobler retinue Than sceptred king or laurelled conqueror knows, Follow this wondrous potentate. Be true, Ye winds of ocean, and...
Página 8 - Ivauhoe,' chose not only to fight with his beaver down, but refused to raise it and show himself, when he had overcome all opponents. This was the author of Waverley. Many, it is true, were quite satisfied who the magician was, who wrought these marvels, though he continued invisible amid the circle where he performed his enchantments. In ten thousand whispers, it was stated to be Scott : one remembered a story, which he related...
Información bibliográfica
| Título | Tribute to the Memory of Sir Walter Scott, Baronet |
| Autor | John McVickar |
| Editor | George P. Scott and Company, 1833 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 6 Mar 2006 |
| Largo | 42 páginas |
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