The British Essayists;: SpectatorJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
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Página 49
Instead of this , which is an innocent method of enjoying a man ' s self , and
turning out of the general tracks wherein you have crowds of rivals , there are
those who pursue their own way out of a sourness and spirit of contradiction .
These men ...
Instead of this , which is an innocent method of enjoying a man ' s self , and
turning out of the general tracks wherein you have crowds of rivals , there are
those who pursue their own way out of a sourness and spirit of contradiction .
These men ...
Página 50
... has no one necessary attention to any thing but the bell which calls to prayers
twice a - day : I say it would look like a fable to report that this gentleman gives
away all which is the overplus of a great fortune by secret methods to other men .
... has no one necessary attention to any thing but the bell which calls to prayers
twice a - day : I say it would look like a fable to report that this gentleman gives
away all which is the overplus of a great fortune by secret methods to other men .
Página 127
But I am here prating of what is the method of pleasing so as to succeed in the
world , when there are crowds , who have , in city , town , court , and country ,
arrived to considerable acquisitions , and yet seem incapable of acting in any
constant ...
But I am here prating of what is the method of pleasing so as to succeed in the
world , when there are crowds , who have , in city , town , court , and country ,
arrived to considerable acquisitions , and yet seem incapable of acting in any
constant ...
Página 138
The first and most infallible method towards the attaining of this end is thrift . All
men are not equally qualified for getting money , but it is in the power of every
one alike to practise this virtue , and I believe there are very few persons , who if
they ...
The first and most infallible method towards the attaining of this end is thrift . All
men are not equally qualified for getting money , but it is in the power of every
one alike to practise this virtue , and I believe there are very few persons , who if
they ...
Página 141
I have beard it affirmed , that had not be discovered this frugal method of
gratifying our pride , we should hardly have been able to carry on the last war . I
regard trade not only as highly advantageous to the commonwealth in general ,
but as ...
I have beard it affirmed , that had not be discovered this frugal method of
gratifying our pride , we should hardly have been able to carry on the last war . I
regard trade not only as highly advantageous to the commonwealth in general ,
but as ...
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Página 236 - 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 238 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure: and in my choice. To reign is worth ambition, though in hell ; Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Página 238 - Their dread commander ; he, above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower ; his form had yet not lost All her original brightness, nor appeared Less than archangel ruined, and the excess Of glory obscured...
Página 242 - 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 275 - Heaven that He ere long Intended to create, and therein plant A generation, whom his choice regard Should favour equal to the Sons of Heaven. Thither, if but to pry, shall be perhaps Our first eruption — thither, or elsewhere; For this infernal pit shall never hold Celestial Spirits in bondage, nor th' Abyss Long under darkness cover.
Página 242 - A shout, that tore Hell's concave, and beyond Frighted the reign of Chaos and old Night. All in a moment through the gloom were seen Ten thousand banners rise into the air...
Página 237 - 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 239 - 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 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 237 - 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 242 - Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose : he through the armed files Darts his experienced eye, and soon traverse The whole battalion views, their order due, * Their visages and stature as of gods ; Their number last he sums. And now his heart Distends with pride, and hardening in his strength Glories...
Información bibliográfica
| Título | The British Essayists;: Spectator Volumen10 de The British Essayists;: With Prefaces, Historical and Biographical, F. and C. Rivington (Firm) |
| Autor | Alexander Chalmers |
| Colaboradores | John Johnson, John Nichols, Robert Baldwin, Andrew Strahan, Robert Faulder, Henry Bryer, F. and C. Rivington (Firm), Otridge and Son, W. J. and J. Richardson (Firm) |
| Editor | J. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Oxford |
| Digitalizado | 11 Oct. 2007 |
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