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... her . — This fable seems to have been devised in reproof of unreasonable and unprofitable liberty in giving advice and admonition . For they that are of a froward and rough disposition , and will not submit to learn of.
... her . — This fable seems to have been devised in reproof of unreasonable and unprofitable liberty in giving advice and admonition . For they that are of a froward and rough disposition , and will not submit to learn of.
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... Jupiter's permission ) slew them with his arrows . : This fable seems to relate to the doings of kings ; by whom cruel and bloody and exacting ministers are in the first instance punished and put out of office DE SAPIENTIA VETERUM . 87.
... Jupiter's permission ) slew them with his arrows . : This fable seems to relate to the doings of kings ; by whom cruel and bloody and exacting ministers are in the first instance punished and put out of office DE SAPIENTIA VETERUM . 87.
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... seems to have been invented in allusion to treaties and compacts of princes : in respect of which it is but too true that whatever be the solemnity and sanctity of the oath they are confirmed with , yet they are little to be depended on ...
... seems to have been invented in allusion to treaties and compacts of princes : in respect of which it is but too true that whatever be the solemnity and sanctity of the oath they are confirmed with , yet they are little to be depended on ...
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... seem strange . The only thing imputed to him in this kind is a passion for Echo , who was also accounted his wife ; and for one nymph called Syringa , with love of whom he was smitten by Cupid in anger and re- venge because of his ...
... seem strange . The only thing imputed to him in this kind is a passion for Echo , who was also accounted his wife ; and for one nymph called Syringa , with love of whom he was smitten by Cupid in anger and re- venge because of his ...
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... seems to meet at last in one point . Nor need we wonder that Pan's horns touch heaven ; since the summits , or universal forms , of nature do in a manner reach up to God ; the passage from metaphysic to natural theology being ready and ...
... seems to meet at last in one point . Nor need we wonder that Pan's horns touch heaven ; since the summits , or universal forms , of nature do in a manner reach up to God ; the passage from metaphysic to natural theology being ready and ...
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Página 357 - that hath better iron than you, he will be master of all this gold. 188. (99.) There was a gentleman that came to the tilt all in orange-tawny, and ran very ill. The next day he came
Página 331 - and wherein ? Mr. Bacon answered ; Because he had stolen many of his sentences and conceits out of Cornelius Tacitus. 59. (199.) Mr. Popham, 3 when he was Speaker, and the Lower House 4 had sat long, and done in effect nothing; coming one day to Queen Elizabeth, she said to him; Now, Mr. Speaker, what hath passed
Página 186 - though I am not ignorant that those kind of writings would with less pains and embracement (perhaps) yield more lustre and reputation to my name than those other which I have in hand. But I account the use that a man should seek of the publishing of his own writings before his death,
Página 186 - which I have endeavoured to do in my work of The reign of King Henry the Seventh. As for my Essays, and some other particulars of that nature, I count them but as the recreations of my other studies, and in that sort purpose to continue them
Página 351 - 160. (162.) There was a philosopher that disputed with Adrian the Emperor, and did it but weakly. One of his friends that had been by, afterwards said to him ; Methinks you were not like yourself, last day, in argument with the Emperor; I could have answered better myself. Why, said the philosopher,
Página 356 - 182. Bias gave in precept; Love as if you should hereafter hate; and hate as if you should hereafter love. 183. (169.) Aristippus being reprehended of luxury by one that was not rich, for that he gave six crowns for a small fish, answered ; Why what would you have given? The other said; Some
Página 392 - 14. I knew a wise man, that had it for a by-word, when he saw men hasten to a conclusion, Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
Página 353 - can you have to your music, than that stones come about you, as they did to Orpheus? 167. (226.) Cato Major would say; That wise men learned more by fools, than fools by wise men. 168. (227.) When it was said to Anaxagoras ; The Athenians have condemned you to die: he said again ; And
Página 380 - one of them ; / will tell you, I know but one friend and one enemy my Lord hath; and that one friend is the Queen, and that one enemy is himself. 27. The Lord Keeper, Sir Nicholas Bacon, was asked his opinion, by my lord of Leicester, concerning
Página 333 - am loth to lend my books out of my chamber ; but if it please thy tutor to come and read upon it in my chamber, he shall as long as he will. It was winter ; and some days after, the same fellow sent to Mr. Mason to borrow his bellows; but Mr. Mason said to his pupil;