The British Plutarch: Containing the Lives of the Most Eminent Divines, Patriots, Statemen, Warriors, Philosophers, Poets, and Artists of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Accention of Henry VIII, to the Present Time, 第 4 巻J. Mawman, 1816 |
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... character : he will not leave the de- cision of his conduct to chance , to the cry of a party , or the half - inebriated intellects of a set of jovial companions . He will observe , by what rules the best of his profession have governed ...
... character : he will not leave the de- cision of his conduct to chance , to the cry of a party , or the half - inebriated intellects of a set of jovial companions . He will observe , by what rules the best of his profession have governed ...
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... character . But those , who ( unlike the Athenian lawgiver ) are disposed to view neutrality in turbu- lent times with indulgence , may read with pleasure the Marquis of Halifax's Character of a Trimmer . ' In fulfilment of the second ...
... character . But those , who ( unlike the Athenian lawgiver ) are disposed to view neutrality in turbu- lent times with indulgence , may read with pleasure the Marquis of Halifax's Character of a Trimmer . ' In fulfilment of the second ...
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... character , and all his conviction of his integrity , for reasons to exculpate him from the charges of pusillanimity , selfishness , or versatility . Some account of the Instrument in question , which so strongly marked the complexion ...
... character , and all his conviction of his integrity , for reasons to exculpate him from the charges of pusillanimity , selfishness , or versatility . Some account of the Instrument in question , which so strongly marked the complexion ...
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... character : Upon one of his circuits , a gentleman , who had a cause to be determined at the Assizes , sent him a buck for his table . When the trial came on , he told the donor , he could not suffer it to proceed , till he had paid him ...
... character : Upon one of his circuits , a gentleman , who had a cause to be determined at the Assizes , sent him a buck for his table . When the trial came on , he told the donor , he could not suffer it to proceed , till he had paid him ...
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... character of Hale , represents him as biassed in favour not only of dissenters , but of the popular party in general ; a leaning , surely not un- desirable in a Judge , in the reign of Charles II .: but he ac- knowledges , that he did ...
... character of Hale , represents him as biassed in favour not only of dissenters , but of the popular party in general ; a leaning , surely not un- desirable in a Judge , in the reign of Charles II .: but he ac- knowledges , that he did ...
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309 ページ - In the first rank of these did Zimri stand: A man so various, that he seem'd to be Not one, but all Mankind's Epitome. Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong; Was everything by starts, and nothing long: But in the course of one revolving moon, Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon: Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking; Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking.
151 ページ - Of these the false Achitophel was first, A name to all succeeding ages curst: For close designs and crooked counsels fit, Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit; Restless, unfixed in principles and place, In power unpleased, impatient of disgrace ; A fiery soul, which working out its way, Fretted the pigmy body to decay, And o'er-informed the tenement of clay.
17 ページ - Deans, Deans and Chapters, Archdeacons, and all other ecclesiastical officers depending on that hierarchy), superstition, heresy, schism, profaneness, and whatsoever shall be found to be contrary to sound doctrine and the power of godliness, lest we partake in other men's sins, and thereby be in danger to receive of their plagues ; and that the Lord may be one, and His name one in the three kingdoms.
151 ページ - A daring pilot in extremity; Pleased with the danger, when the waves went high He sought the storms; but, for a calm unfit, Would steer too nigh the sands to boast his wit.
256 ページ - ON A GIRDLE. THAT which her slender waist confined Shall now my joyful temples bind : No monarch but would give his crown, His arms might do what this has done.
152 ページ - With public zeal to cancel private crimes. How safe is treason and how sacred ill, Where none can sin against the people's will, "Where crowds can wink and no offence be known, Since in another's guilt they find their own ! Yet fame deserved no enemy can grudge ; The statesman we abhor, but praise the judge. In Israel's courts ne'er sat an Abbethdin With more discerning eyes or hands more clean, Unbribed, unsought, the wretched to redress, Swift of despatch and easy of access.
308 ページ - In the worst inn's worst room, with mat halfhung, The floors of plaster, and the walls of dung, On once a flock-bed, but repair'd with straw, With tape-tied curtains, never meant to draw, The George and Garter...
500 ページ - The hearing gave new pleasure to the sight, And both to thought. 'Twas heaven, or somewhat more: For she so charm'd all hearts, that gazing crowds Stood panting on the shore, and wanted breath To give their welcome voice.
309 ページ - Not one, but all mankind's epitome : Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong, Was everything by starts and nothing long ; But in the course of one revolving moon Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon ; Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking, Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking. Blest madman, who could every hour employ With something new to wish or to enjoy...
320 ページ - Ask, and it shall be given you : seek, and you shall find : knock, and it shall be opened to you.