Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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Page 63
... live . With a resolute steadiness and perseverance , we should forbear not only what brings disease and decay , but whatever contributes to enfeeble our constitutions ; not only what has a direct tendency to hasten our end , but ...
... live . With a resolute steadiness and perseverance , we should forbear not only what brings disease and decay , but whatever contributes to enfeeble our constitutions ; not only what has a direct tendency to hasten our end , but ...
Page 81
... live idly on the industry of others . Custom has a wonderful efficacy in making learning plea- sant and easy to us ; for our delight in any particular study or employment rises and improves in proportion to the application we bestow ...
... live idly on the industry of others . Custom has a wonderful efficacy in making learning plea- sant and easy to us ; for our delight in any particular study or employment rises and improves in proportion to the application we bestow ...
Page 287
... live in town than here , And men's converse , before the woods prefer ; Come go with me , I'll get thee better cheer . Since all must die , and must resign their breath , Nor great , nor little is secure from death ; Then spend thy days ...
... live in town than here , And men's converse , before the woods prefer ; Come go with me , I'll get thee better cheer . Since all must die , and must resign their breath , Nor great , nor little is secure from death ; Then spend thy days ...
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