The wild garland; or, Curiosities of poetry, selected by I.J. Reeve, Volumen2Isaac Jack Reeve 1866 |
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... and witty Epigram will give but little plea- In these literary gems , as in the diamond , the least rough- ness or flaw depreciates the value . sure . " The Athenæum . " The following Receipt to make an Epigram is by the THE WILD GARLAND .
... and witty Epigram will give but little plea- In these literary gems , as in the diamond , the least rough- ness or flaw depreciates the value . sure . " The Athenæum . " The following Receipt to make an Epigram is by the THE WILD GARLAND .
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... sure there's no likeness between us ; Yet to show a celestial to kindness e'er prone is , Your looks shall soon rival the handsome Adonis . " Liston woke in a fright , and cried , " Heaven preserve me ! If my face you improve , zounds ...
... sure there's no likeness between us ; Yet to show a celestial to kindness e'er prone is , Your looks shall soon rival the handsome Adonis . " Liston woke in a fright , and cried , " Heaven preserve me ! If my face you improve , zounds ...
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... Sure the Fates have decreed they by halves should be treated . In the days of old John , * if you came here to dine , You had choice of good meat , but no choice of good wine . In Jonathan's + reign , if you come here to eat , You have ...
... Sure the Fates have decreed they by halves should be treated . In the days of old John , * if you came here to dine , You had choice of good meat , but no choice of good wine . In Jonathan's + reign , if you come here to eat , You have ...
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... sure I have nothing original in me , Excepting original Sin . CAMPBELL . DEMONSTRATION . " SOME demon sure , " says wondering 16 THE WILD GARLAND .
... sure I have nothing original in me , Excepting original Sin . CAMPBELL . DEMONSTRATION . " SOME demon sure , " says wondering 16 THE WILD GARLAND .
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Isaac Jack Reeve. DEMONSTRATION . " SOME demon sure , " says wondering Ned , " In Newton's brains has fix'd his station . " " True , " Dick replies ; " you've rightly said ; I know his name , it's demon - stration . " GARRICK . OUR ...
Isaac Jack Reeve. DEMONSTRATION . " SOME demon sure , " says wondering Ned , " In Newton's brains has fix'd his station . " " True , " Dick replies ; " you've rightly said ; I know his name , it's demon - stration . " GARRICK . OUR ...
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Página 281 - Live while you live, the Epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day. Live while you live, the sacred Preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies.
Página 250 - Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have ofttimes no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men, Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.
Página 203 - Sweet Swan of Avon ! what a sight it were To see thee in our waters yet appear, And make those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza, and our James...
Página 252 - LIKE to the falling of a star, Or as the flights of eagles are, Or like the fresh spring's gaudy hue, Or silver drops of morning dew, Or like a wind that chafes the flood, Or bubbles which on water stood : Even such is man, whose borrowed light Is straight called in and paid to-night.
Página 253 - Know, nature's children all divide her care ; The fur that warms a monarch, warm'da bear. While man exclaims,
Página 265 - THE wretch, condemn'd with life to part, Still, still on hope relies ; And every pang that rends the heart, Bids expectation rise. Hope, like the glimmering taper's light, Adorns and cheers the way ; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
Página 262 - Honour or wealth with all his worth and pains ! It sounds like stories from the land of spirits, If any man obtain that which he merits, Or any merit that which he obtains.
Página 279 - If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies ; And they are fools who roam : The world has nothing to bestow ; From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home.
Página 79 - GOOD people all, with one accord, Lament for Madam Blaize, Who never wanted a good word— From those who spoke her praise. The needy seldom pass'd her door, And always found her kind; She freely lent to all the poor— Who left a pledge behind.
Página 283 - tis madness to defer : Next day the fatal precedent will plead ; Thus on, till wisdom is push'd out of life. Procrastination is the thief of time ; Year after year it steals, till all are fled, . And to the mercies of a moment leaves The vast concerns of an eternal scene.