 | José María Jimenez de Alcalá - 1833 - 312 páginas
...reason, it is commonly observed, that the early writers are in possession of nature, and their followers of art; that the first excel in strength and invention, and the latter in elegance and refinement. Meaning of words. — Prize, premio : to strive, esforzarse. ; to learn, aprender ; to excel, exceder... | |
 | Jean Pons victor Lecoutz de Levizac (d.1) - 1834 - 494 páginas
...reason, it is commonly observed that the early writers are in possession of nature, and their '"followers of art ; that the first excel in strength and invention,...Persia and Arabia, and was able to repeat by memory tha volumes that are suspended in the mosque at Mecca. But I soon found that no man was ever great... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1838 - 128 páginas
...reason, it is commonly observed that the early writers are in possession of nature, and their followers of art : that the first excel in strength and invention, and the latter elegance and refinement. 1 was desirous to add my name to this illustrious fraternity. I read all the... | |
 | Jean-Pons-Victor Lecoutz de Levizac - 1844 - 496 páginas
...commonly observed that tli« early writers are in possession of nature, and their '"followers of it; that the first excel in strength and invention, and...to add my name to this illustrious ' 'fraternity. I "*" all the poets of Persia and Arabia, and was able to repeat by memory the volumes that are suspended... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1846 - 416 páginas
...reason, it is commonly observed that the early writers are in possession of nature , and their followers of art ; that the first excel in strength and invention...great by imitation. My desire of excellence impelled me to transfer my attention to nature and to life. Nature was to be my subject, and men to be my auditors... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1846 - 194 páginas
...reason, it is commonly observed that the early writers are in possession of nature, and their followers of art; that the first excel in strength and invention,...was able to repeat by memory the volumes that are suspended'in the mosque of Mecca. But I soon found that no man was ever great by imitation. My desire... | |
 | Jean-Pons-Victor Lecoutz de Levizac - 1846 - 584 páginas
...it is commonly observed, that the early writers are in possession of natrue, and 'their followers 10 of art : that the first excel in strength and invention,...desirous to add my name to this illustrious fraternity 11. I read all the poets of Persia and Arabia, and was able to repeat by memory the volumes that are... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1846 - 184 páginas
...reason, it is commonly observed that the early writers are in possession of nature, and their followers of art; that the first excel in strength and invention, and the latter in elegance and refine•icnt. " I was desirous to add my name to this illustrious fraternity. I read all the poets... | |
 | Half hours - 1847 - 560 páginas
...reason, it is commonly observed, that the early writers are in possession of nature, and their followers, of art ; that the first excel in strength and invention,...great by imitation. My desire of excellence impelled me to transfer my attention to nature and to life. Nature was to be my subject, and men to be my auditors... | |
 | Esq. J. H. JAMES (of London.) - 1847 - 184 páginas
...excellence. And her mind, though forced into short excursions, always recurred to the image of her friend." "I read all the poets of Persia and Arabia, and was...soon found that no man was ever great by imitation." § 198. The Colon. The colon indicates a longer pause than the semicolon, being used when two thoughts... | |
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Whatever be the reason, it is commonly observed that the early writers are in possession of nature, and their followers of art ; that the first excel in strength and invention, and the latter in elegance and refinement. 
