The British Essayists;: SpectatorJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 - English essays |
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... consideration , we may observe , that those are generally most unsuccessful in their pursuit after fame , who are most desirous of obtaining it . It is Sallust's remark upon Cato , that the less he coveted glory , the more he acquired ...
... consideration , we may observe , that those are generally most unsuccessful in their pursuit after fame , who are most desirous of obtaining it . It is Sallust's remark upon Cato , that the less he coveted glory , the more he acquired ...
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... consideration often stirs up the envy of such as were once his superiors , who think it a detraction from their merit to see another get ground upon them , and overtake them in the pur- suits of glory ; and will therefore endeavour to ...
... consideration often stirs up the envy of such as were once his superiors , who think it a detraction from their merit to see another get ground upon them , and overtake them in the pur- suits of glory ; and will therefore endeavour to ...
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... considerations , can engage a man in so desperate a pursuit ; and yet if we consider the little happiness that attends a great character , and the multitude of disquietudes to which the desire of it subjects an ambitious mind , one ...
... considerations , can engage a man in so desperate a pursuit ; and yet if we consider the little happiness that attends a great character , and the multitude of disquietudes to which the desire of it subjects an ambitious mind , one ...
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... considerations : First , Because the strong desire of fame breeds several vicious habits in the mind . Secondly , Because many of those actions , which are apt to procure fame , are not in their nature con ducive to this our ultimate ...
... considerations : First , Because the strong desire of fame breeds several vicious habits in the mind . Secondly , Because many of those actions , which are apt to procure fame , are not in their nature con ducive to this our ultimate ...
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... considerations . There are many virtues , which in their own nature are incapable of any outward representation ; many silent perfections in the soul of a good man , which are great ornaments to human nature , but not able to discover ...
... considerations . There are many virtues , which in their own nature are incapable of any outward representation ; many silent perfections in the soul of a good man , which are great ornaments to human nature , but not able to discover ...
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Page 236 - OF man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, heavenly Muse...
Page 238 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure: and in my choice. To reign is worth ambition, though in hell ; Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
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Page 237 - Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views, At evening, from the top of Fesole, Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe. His spear, to equal which the tallest pine Hewn on Norwegian hills, to be the mast Of some great ammiral, were but a wand...
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Page 237 - He scarce had ceased, when the superior fiend Was moving toward the shore ; his ponderous shield, Ethereal temper, massy, large, and round, Behind him cast ; the broad circumference Hung on his shoulders like the moon, whose orb Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views At evening from the top of Fesole Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe.
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