The oriental rambler, or, The papers of Polyphilus |
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Página 74
... called , we ride over the same ground for the most part every day . We see no new objects to divert us , and the very consideration of our riding for health sinks our spirits so much , that we receive more harm than good from it . Upon ...
... called , we ride over the same ground for the most part every day . We see no new objects to divert us , and the very consideration of our riding for health sinks our spirits so much , that we receive more harm than good from it . Upon ...
Página 78
... called the Punjaub from the five great rivers by which it is watered ; * and as we know that this march was performed in the rainy season , when even Indian armies cannot keep the field , it gives an high idea both of Alex- ander's ...
... called the Punjaub from the five great rivers by which it is watered ; * and as we know that this march was performed in the rainy season , when even Indian armies cannot keep the field , it gives an high idea both of Alex- ander's ...
Página 94
... called Hegira or flight , July 16th A.D. 622. Up to the flight we have observed that the city of his birth has been opposed to his doc- trine ; and we now find him at Medina where he remained . On settling at Medina he married his ...
... called Hegira or flight , July 16th A.D. 622. Up to the flight we have observed that the city of his birth has been opposed to his doc- trine ; and we now find him at Medina where he remained . On settling at Medina he married his ...
Página 97
... attended by no less than 114,000 followers , to the Caabah , a temple of Mecca . This pilgrimage is called that of benediction , it is observed in his life by a biographer , " that after his return to Medina , AND CHARACTER OF MAHOMET . 97.
... attended by no less than 114,000 followers , to the Caabah , a temple of Mecca . This pilgrimage is called that of benediction , it is observed in his life by a biographer , " that after his return to Medina , AND CHARACTER OF MAHOMET . 97.
Página 101
... called from their large black eyes Shur - al - oyan , the enjoyment of whose company will be the principal felicity of the faithful . They are created not of clay but of musk - being , as their prophet often affirms in the Koran , free ...
... called from their large black eyes Shur - al - oyan , the enjoyment of whose company will be the principal felicity of the faithful . They are created not of clay but of musk - being , as their prophet often affirms in the Koran , free ...
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Pasajes populares
Página 153 - Though I look old, yet I am strong and lusty ; For in my youth I never did apply Hot and rebellious liquors in my blood, Nor did not with unbashful forehead woo The means of weakness and debility ; Therefore my age is as a lusty winter, Frosty, but kindly : let me go with you ; I'll do the service of a younger man In all your business and necessities.
Página 212 - I received one morning," says Johnson, " a message from poor Goldsmith that he was in great distress, and, as it was not in his power to come to me, begging that I would come to him as soon as possible. I sent him a guinea, and promised to come to him directly. I accordingly went as soon as I was dressed, and found that his landlady had arrested him for his rent, at which he was in a violent passion : I perceived that he had already changed my guinea, and had a bottle of Madeira and a glass before...
Página 234 - The barge she sat in, like a burnish'd throne, Burn'd on the water ; the poop was beaten gold, Purple the sails, and so perfumed that The winds were love-sick with them, the oars were silver, Which to the tune of flutes kept stroke, and made The water which they beat to follow faster, As amorous of their strokes.
Página 68 - The liberty of the press is, indeed, essential to the nature of a free state ; but this consists in laying no previous restraints upon publications ; and not in freedom from censure for criminal matter when published. Every freeman has an undoubted right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public : to forbid this is to destroy the freedom of the press : but if he publishes what is improper, mischievous, or illegal, he must take the consequence of his own temerity.
Página 234 - So many mermaids, tended her i' the eyes, And made their bends adorning! : at the helm A seeming mermaid steers ; the silken tackle Swell with the touches of those flower-soft hands, That yarely frame the office. From the barge A strange invisible perfume hits the sense Of the adjacent wharfs. The city cast Her people out upon her ; and Antony...
Página 21 - Remember this saying, The good paymaster is lord of another man's purse. He that is known to pay punctually and exactly to the time he promises, may at any time, and on any occasion, raise all the money his friends can spare. This is sometimes of great use. After industry and frugality, nothing contributes more to the raising of a young man in the world than punctuality and justice in all his dealings ; therefore never keep borrowed money an hour beyond the time you promised, lest a disappointment...
Página 233 - Not there, not there, my child !" " Is it where the feathery palm-trees rise, And the date grows ripe under sunny skies ? Or 'midst the green islands of glittering seas, Where fragrant forests perfume the breeze, And strange bright birds on their starry wings...
Página 40 - Farewell, a long farewell, to all my greatness ! This is the state of man ; to-day he puts forth The tender leaves of hope, to-morrow blossoms, And bears his blushing...
Página 243 - Boy, let yon liquid ruby flow, And bid thy pensive heart be glad, Whate'er the frowning zealots say : Tell them, their Eden cannot show A stream so clear as Rocnabad, A bower so sweet as Mosellay.
Página 85 - Mark you this, Bassanio, The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, A goodly apple rotten at the heart : O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath ? Shy.