 | 1886 - 626 ページ
...And: — It is the witness still of excellency, To put a strange face on his own perfection. And: — In peace, there's nothing so becomes a man * As modest stillness and humility. The same prudence, practicality, and foresight which we have learned distinguished our poet in some... | |
 | Charles Darwin - 1886 - 412 ページ
...is a very obscure subject. Shakspeare sums up the chief characteristics of rage as follows : — * In peace there's nothing so becomes a man, As modest stillness and humility ; Bat when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger : Stiffen the sinews,... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1887 - 208 ページ
...withheld by them, the loss is theirs, not his. Another characteristic article of his creed is that " in peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility." In his former days, during the intervals of high work, he was a spendthrift of his time, and cared... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1888 - 508 ページ
...benevolence, humanity. Thus, •plant in tyrants mild humility, — Love's Lab. Lost, IV, iii, 349; 'in peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility,' — Hen. V ': III, i, 4; 'I thank God for my humility, — Rich. Ill : II, i, 72. [This excellent distinction... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1888 - 504 ページ
...benevolence, humanity. Thus, • plant in tyrants mild humility, — Love's Lab. Lost, IV, iii, 349 ; 'in peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility,' — Hen. V: III, i, 4; 'I thank God for my humility, — Rich. Ill : II, i, 72. [This excellent distinction... | |
 | Opie Read - 1888 - 392 ページ
...received from him the following note : — MR. GANSETT, — In the language of the ethereal bard, " In peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility. " I have often pondered over this grand thought, and I am sure that it has kept me out of many difficulties.... | |
 | William Shakespeare - 1888 - 508 ページ
...kindness, benevolence, humanity. Thus, 'plant in tyrants mild humility,—Love's Lab. Lost, IV, iii, 349; 'in peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility,'—Hen. V: III, i, 4; 'I thank God for my humility,—Rich. Ill: II, i, 72. [This excellent... | |
 | David Salmon - 1890 - 280 ページ
...things look so bright This gladsome first of May. Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility. I feared to view my native spot Where one who loved it now was not. Clouds that love through air to... | |
 | 1891 - 556 ページ
...a state ! what else but thou Gives safety strength, and glory to a people ? Thomson. ATTRIBUTES OP. In peace, there's nothing so becomes a man, As modest stillness and humility. Shakespeare. BLESSINGS op. Oh first of human blessings! and supreme! Fair peace! how lovely, how delightful... | |
 | William Henry Davenport Adams - 1891 - 568 ページ
...are subdued, And neither party loser. Ibid. But peace puts forth her olive everywhere. Ibid. iv. 4. aw: — but for mine honour. Ibid. The very life seems warm upon her lip. Ibi Hen. v. iii. i. Why that the naked, poor and mangled Peace, Dear nurse of hearts, plenties, and joyful... | |
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In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility : 5 But, when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger... 
