History of Friedrich the Second: Called Frederick the Great, 第 7〜8 巻

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J.W. Lovell., 1885

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219 ページ - For who did ever in French authors see The comprehensive English energy? The weighty bullion of one sterling line, Drawn to French wire, would through whole pages shine.
426 ページ - If these views are to be followed, this is the last time I can " sit at this Board. I was called to the Administration of " Affairs by the voice of the People : to them I have always " considered myself as accountable for my conduct; and there" fore cannot remain in a situation which makes me responsible " for measures I am no longer allowed to guide...
372 ページ - It was but a very few years ago, that this territory wore the most pleasing appearance. The country was cultivated, the peasant looked cheerful, and the towns abounded with riches and festivity! What an alteration, at present, from such a charming scene! I am not expert at description — nor can my fancy add any horrors to the picture; but sure even conquerors themselves would weep at the hideous prospects now before me.
426 ページ - But if he be resolved to assume the right of advising His Majesty, and directing the opera' tions of the war, to what purpose are we called to this Council ? — When he talks of being responsible to the people he talks the language of the House of Commons, and forgets that at this Board he is only responsible to the King.
427 ページ - Commons; forgets that, at this Board, he is only responsible to the King. However, though he may possibly have convinced himself of his infallibility, still it remains that we should be equally convinced, before we can resign our understandings to his direction, or join with him in the measure he proposes.
50 ページ - ... have ever risen in England's History before. As in the foregoing case, we have to be patient and keep hoping. 3°. In regard to France. It appears, noble old Teutschland, with such pieties, and unconquerable silent...
158 ページ - The incidents of dramatic fiction could not be conducted with more address to lead an audience from despondency to sudden exaltation than accident prepared to excite the passions of a whole people. They despaired, they triumphed, and they wept; for Wolfe had fallen in the hour of victory. Joy, curiosity, astonishment, was painted on every countenance. The more they inquired, the more their admiration rose. Not an incident but was heroic and affecting.
372 ページ - Sire, that it seems unbecoming my sex, in this age of vicious refinement, to feel for one's country, to lament the horrors of war, or wish for the return of peace. I know you may think it more properly my province to study the...
311 ページ - You, as a follower of Epicurus, put a value on life; as for me, I regard death from the Stoic point of view. Never shall I see the moment that forces me to make a disadvantageous Peace; no persuasion, no eloquence, shall ever induce me to sign my dishonor.
356 ページ - The old must give place to the young, that each generation may find room clear for it : and Life, if we examine strictly what its course is, consists in seeing one's fellow-creatures die and be born.

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