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... Such an extravagant cast of mind engages multitudes of people , not only in im- pertinent terrors , but in supernumerary duties of life ; and arises from that fear and igno- rance which are natural to the soul of man . THE BEAUTIES.
... Such an extravagant cast of mind engages multitudes of people , not only in im- pertinent terrors , but in supernumerary duties of life ; and arises from that fear and igno- rance which are natural to the soul of man . THE BEAUTIES.
Side 67
... fear of want . The former , when it becomes too violent , degenerates into luxury , and the latter into avarice . As these two principles of action draw different ways , Persius has given us a very humourous account of a young fellow ...
... fear of want . The former , when it becomes too violent , degenerates into luxury , and the latter into avarice . As these two principles of action draw different ways , Persius has given us a very humourous account of a young fellow ...
Side 70
... fears to alarm them from abroad , indulge themselves in the en- joyment of all the pleasures they can get into their possession ; which naturally produces ava rice , and an immoderate pursuit after wealth and riches . As I was humouring ...
... fears to alarm them from abroad , indulge themselves in the en- joyment of all the pleasures they can get into their possession ; which naturally produces ava rice , and an immoderate pursuit after wealth and riches . As I was humouring ...
Side 83
... presence which everywhere surrounds him ; or , on the contrary , pours out its fears its sorrows , its apprehensions , to the great Supporter of its existence . I have here only considered the necessity of a man's OF THE SPECTATOR . 83.
... presence which everywhere surrounds him ; or , on the contrary , pours out its fears its sorrows , its apprehensions , to the great Supporter of its existence . I have here only considered the necessity of a man's OF THE SPECTATOR . 83.
Side 122
... fear of provoking him . About a month ago he lay sick upon his bed , and in great danger of his life ; I was pierced to the heart at the news , and could not forbear going to enquire after his health . My mother took this oppor- tunity ...
... fear of provoking him . About a month ago he lay sick upon his bed , and in great danger of his life ; I was pierced to the heart at the news , and could not forbear going to enquire after his health . My mother took this oppor- tunity ...
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Side 345 - I ascended the high hills of Bagdat in order to pass the rest of the day in meditation and prayer. As I was here airing myself on the tops of the mountains, I fell into a profound contemplation on the vanity of human life; and, passing from one thought to another, surely, said I, man is but a shadow and life a dream.
Side 59 - Angels and ministers of grace defend us! Be thou a spirit of health or goblin damn'd, Bring with thee airs from heaven or blasts from hell, Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape, That I will speak to thee: I'll call thee Hamlet, King, father, royal Dane, O, answer me!
Side 348 - Multitudes were very busy in the pursuit of bubbles that glittered in their eyes and danced before them, but often when they thought themselves within the reach of them their footing failed and down they sunk.
Side 20 - Shine not in vain ; nor think, though men were none, That heaven would want spectators, God want praise. Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth Unseen, both when we wake, and when we sleep. All these with ceaseless praise his works behold Both day and night : how often from the steep Of echoing hill or thicket have we heard Celestial voices to the midnight air, Sole, or responsive each to other's note, Singing their great Creator...
Side 346 - Whilst I was thus musing, I cast my eyes towards the summit of a rock that was not far from me, where I discovered one in the habit of a shepherd, with a little musical instrument in his hand.
Side 2 - Whether this might proceed from a law-suit which was then depending in the family, or my father's being a justice of the peace, I cannot determine; for I am not so vain as to think it presaged any dignity that I should arrive at in my future life, though that was the interpretation which the neighbourhood put upon it.
Side 4 - There is no place of general resort, wherein I do not often make my appearance; sometimes I am seen thrusting my head into a round of politicians at Will's, and listening with great attention to the narratives that are made in those little circular audiences.
Side 3 - I had not been long at the university before I distinguished myself by a most profound silence ; for during the space of eight years, excepting in the public exercises of the college, I scarce uttered the quantity of an hundred words ; and indeed do not remember that I ever spoke three sentences together in my whole life.
Side 238 - Our Trees rise in Cones, Globes, and Pyramids. We see the Marks of the Scissars upon every Plant and Bush. I do not know whether I am singular in my Opinion, but, for my own part, I would rather look upon a Tree in all its Luxuriancy and Diffusion of Boughs and Branches, than when it is thus cut and trimmed into a Mathematical Figure...
Side 346 - I drew near with that reverence which is due to a superior nature ; and as my heart was entirely subdued by the captivating strains I had heard, I fell down at his feet and wept. The genius smiled upon me with a look of compassion and affability that familiarized him to my imagination, and at once dispelled all the fears and apprehensions with which I approached him.