The Spectator [by J. Addison and others] with sketches of the lives of the authors, and explanatory notes. 12 vols. [in 6]., Volúmenes5-61853 |
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... had the advan- tages of a more liberal education rise above one another by several different degrees of perfection . For , to return to our statue in the block of mar- ble , we see it sometimes only begun to be THE SPECTATOR . No. 215 .
... had the advan- tages of a more liberal education rise above one another by several different degrees of perfection . For , to return to our statue in the block of mar- ble , we see it sometimes only begun to be THE SPECTATOR . No. 215 .
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... sometimes rough hewn , and but just sketch- ed into a human figure ; sometimes we see the man appearing distinctly in all his limbs and fea- tures ; sometimes we find the figure wrought up to a great elegancy , but seldom meet with any ...
... sometimes rough hewn , and but just sketch- ed into a human figure ; sometimes we see the man appearing distinctly in all his limbs and fea- tures ; sometimes we find the figure wrought up to a great elegancy , but seldom meet with any ...
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... sometimes cast a kind look , with their service , to , sir , MR . SPECTATOR , " Your humble servant . ' ' I am a young gentleman , and take it for a piece of good breeding to pull off my hat when 1 see any thing peculiarly charming in ...
... sometimes cast a kind look , with their service , to , sir , MR . SPECTATOR , " Your humble servant . ' ' I am a young gentleman , and take it for a piece of good breeding to pull off my hat when 1 see any thing peculiarly charming in ...
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... sometimes in a manner necessary when the writer is engaged in what may appear a paradox to vulgar minds , as it shows that he is supported by good authorities , and is not singular in his opinion . I must confess , the motto is of ...
... sometimes in a manner necessary when the writer is engaged in what may appear a paradox to vulgar minds , as it shows that he is supported by good authorities , and is not singular in his opinion . I must confess , the motto is of ...
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... secret , and afterwards to fling themselves from the top of the precipice into the sea , where they were sometimes taken up alive . This place was there- fore called The Lover's Leap ; and whether or no No. 223 . 41 THE SPECTATOR .
... secret , and afterwards to fling themselves from the top of the precipice into the sea , where they were sometimes taken up alive . This place was there- fore called The Lover's Leap ; and whether or no No. 223 . 41 THE SPECTATOR .
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Página 177 - OF man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, heavenly Muse...
Página 107 - And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.
Página 179 - Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views At evening from the top of Fesole Or in Valdarno to descry new lands, .Rivers or mountains in her spotty globe; His spear, to equal which the tallest pine Hewn on Norwegian hills to be the mast Of some great ammiral, were but a wand.
Página 181 - To speak; whereat their doubled ranks they bend From wing to wing, and half enclose him round With all his peers: attention held them mute. Thrice he assayed, and thrice in spite of scorn, Tears, such as Angels weep, burst forth...
Página 185 - Anon, out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple...
Página 170 - Come, and trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe; And in thy right hand lead with thee The mountain nymph, sweet Liberty; And if I give thee honour due, Mirth, admit me of thy crew, To live with her, and live with thee In unreprove'd pleasures free...
Página 180 - Abject and lost lay these, covering the flood Under amazement of their hideous change. He call'd so loud that all the hollow deep Of Hell resounded.
Página 180 - Farewell happy fields, Where joy for ever dwells : Hail horrors, hail Infernal world, and thou profoundest Hell, Receive thy new possessor ; one who brings A mind not to be chang'd by place or time. The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n.
Página 3 - The figure is in the stone, and the sculptor only finds it. What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul.
Página 6 - It is therefore an unspeakable blessing, to be born in those parts of the world where wisdom and knowledge flourish ; though, it must be confessed, there are, even in these parts, several poor uninstructed persons, who are but little above the inhabitants of those nations of which I have been here speaking...