Sketches of the Life and Character of Patrick HenryDesilver, Thomas & Company, 1836 - 468 páginas |
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... seems , he dis- covered , in his youth , the slightest predilection . But he was too idle to gain any solid advantage from the opportuni- ties which were thrown in his way . He was passionately ad- dicted to the sports of the field ...
... seems , he dis- covered , in his youth , the slightest predilection . But he was too idle to gain any solid advantage from the opportuni- ties which were thrown in his way . He was passionately ad- dicted to the sports of the field ...
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William Wirt. they could , the secret source of that delight which they seem- ed to afford him . But they made no discovery which led them to any other conclusion than ( to use their own expres- sion ) " that he loved idleness for its ...
William Wirt. they could , the secret source of that delight which they seem- ed to afford him . But they made no discovery which led them to any other conclusion than ( to use their own expres- sion ) " that he loved idleness for its ...
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... seems to have been born with him , and to have exerted itself , instinctively , the moment that a new subject was presented to his view . Its action was incessant , and it became , at length , almost the only in- tellectual exercise in ...
... seems to have been born with him , and to have exerted itself , instinctively , the moment that a new subject was presented to his view . Its action was incessant , and it became , at length , almost the only in- tellectual exercise in ...
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... seems to have been too proud and too jealous of her work , to permit it to be touched by the hand of art . She gave him Shakspeare's genius , and bade him , like Shak- speare , to depend on that alone . Let not the youthful reader ...
... seems to have been too proud and too jealous of her work , to permit it to be touched by the hand of art . She gave him Shakspeare's genius , and bade him , like Shak- speare , to depend on that alone . Let not the youthful reader ...
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... seems to have been most wretched . Left to himself , all the indolence of his character returned . Those unfortunate habits which he had formed , and whose spell was already too strong to be broken , comported very poorly with that ...
... seems to have been most wretched . Left to himself , all the indolence of his character returned . Those unfortunate habits which he had formed , and whose spell was already too strong to be broken , comported very poorly with that ...
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Página 294 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection and security of the people, nation or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety...
Página 141 - If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery ! Our chains are forged. Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston ! The war is inevitable, and let it come ! ! I repeat it, sir ; let it come ! ! ! " It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but there is no peace.
Página 141 - But there is no peace! The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field ! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? ' Forbid it, Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take; but as for me — give me liberty, or give me death!
Página 140 - If we wish to be free; if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending ; if we mean not basely to abandon...
Página 139 - No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains, which the British ministry have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years.
Página ii - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 138 - Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?
Página 143 - What stronger breastplate than a heart untainted ! Thrice is he arm'd that hath his quarrel just ; And he but naked, though lock'd up in steel, Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted.
Página 138 - Are we disposed to be of the number of those, who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation ? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.
Página 443 - This pencil take (she said), whose colours clear Richly paint the vernal year : Thine too these golden keys, immortal boy! This can unlock the gates of Joy ; Of Horror that, and thrilling Fears, Or ope the sacred source of sympathetic Tears.