The British Essayists; with Prefaces, Historical and Biographical,: The SpectatorE. Sargeant, and M. & W. Ward; and Munroe, Francis & Parker, and Edward Cotton, Boston., 1810 |
Dentro del libro
Resultados 1-5 de 77
Página 16
... observe , that those are generally most unsuccessful in their pursuit after fame , who are most desirous of obtaining it . It is Sallust's remark upon Cato , that the less he coveted glory , the more he ac- quired it . * Men take an ill ...
... observe , that those are generally most unsuccessful in their pursuit after fame , who are most desirous of obtaining it . It is Sallust's remark upon Cato , that the less he coveted glory , the more he ac- quired it . * Men take an ill ...
Página 20
... observe , that our admiration of a famous man lessens upon our nearer acquaint- ance with him ; and that we seldom hear the de- scription of a celebrated person , without a cata- logue of some notorious weaknesses and infirmi ties . The ...
... observe , that our admiration of a famous man lessens upon our nearer acquaint- ance with him ; and that we seldom hear the de- scription of a celebrated person , without a cata- logue of some notorious weaknesses and infirmi ties . The ...
Página 21
... observed , the same tem- per of mind which inclines us to a desire of fame , naturally betrays us into such slips and unwari- ness , as are not incident to men of a contrary disposition . After all it must be confessed , that noble and ...
... observed , the same tem- per of mind which inclines us to a desire of fame , naturally betrays us into such slips and unwari- ness , as are not incident to men of a contrary disposition . After all it must be confessed , that noble and ...
Página 24
... observe , that such a man will be more grieved for the loss of fame , than he could have been pleased with the enjoyment of it . For though the presence of this imaginary good cannot make us happy , the absence of it may make us ...
... observe , that such a man will be more grieved for the loss of fame , than he could have been pleased with the enjoyment of it . For though the presence of this imaginary good cannot make us happy , the absence of it may make us ...
Página 26
... observed , I think we may make a natural conclusion , that it is the greatest folly to seek the praise or ... observe some parts more than others , they take.
... observed , I think we may make a natural conclusion , that it is the greatest folly to seek the praise or ... observe some parts more than others , they take.
Otras ediciones - Ver todas
The British Essayists, with Prefaces, Historical and Biographical ..., Volumen37 Alexander Chalmers Sin vista previa disponible - 2017 |
Términos y frases comunes
above-mentioned acquainted action Adam and Eve admirer Æneid agreeable appear Aristotle beauty behaviour character CHARLES DIEUPART circumstances consider consul represented Cottius critics desire discourse dress endeavour entertainment Enville epic poem fable fame father faults favour fortune give greatest happy head heart Homer honour hope humble servant humour husband Iliad innocent Julius Cæsar kind lady language late learning letter lived look lover mankind manner marriage ment Milton mind mistress nature never obliged observed occasion Ovid paper Paradise Lost particular pass passage passion person PETER MOTTEUX pin-money pleased pleasure poet pray present prince proper racters reader reason sentiments shew speak SPECTATOR spirit sublime Suetonius tell Thammuz thing thou thoughts tion told town ture turn utmost VIRG Virgil virtue whole woman words young
Pasajes populares
Página 246 - 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 246 - He scarce had ceased, when the superior fiend Was moving toward the shore ; his ponderous shield, Ethereal temper, massy, large, and round, Behind him cast ; the broad circumference Hung on his shoulders like the moon, whose orb 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.
Página 248 - Thrice he assay'd, and thrice, in spite of scorn, Tears, such as Angels weep, burst forth: at last Words, interwove with sighs, found out their way.
Página 251 - 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 133 - For joy of offer'd peace: but I suppose, If our proposals once again were heard, We should compel them to a quick result.
Página 250 - Though without number still, amidst the hall Of that infernal court. But far within, And in their own dimensions like themselves, The great seraphic lords and cherubim In close recess and secret conclave sat, A thousand demigods on golden seats, Frequent and full.
Página 218 - Milton's sentiments and ideas were so wonderfully sublime, that it would have been impossible for him to have represented them in their full strength and beauty, without having recourse to these foreign assistances. Our language sunk under him, and was unequal to that greatness of soul which furnished him with such glorious conceptions.
Página 284 - Man, about this time To be created like to us, though less In power and excellence, but favour'd more Of him who rules above ; so was his will Pronounced among the gods, and by an oath, That shook Heaven's whole circumference, confirm'd.
Página 247 - His sentiments are every way answerable to his character, and suitable to a created being of the most exalted and most depraved nature. Such is that in which he takes possession of his place of torments : -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. And afterwards : , Here at least We shall be free ! th...
Página 247 - What matter where, if I be still the same, And what I should be, all but less than he Whom thunder hath made greater? here at least We shall be free ; th...