The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Verse, from the Best WritersCollins and Company, 1832 - 252 Seiten |
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... appears to be ; and what flatters most is always farthest from reality . There are voices which sing around them ; but whose strains allure to ruin . There is a banquet spread , where poison is in every dish . There is a couch which ...
... appears to be ; and what flatters most is always farthest from reality . There are voices which sing around them ; but whose strains allure to ruin . There is a banquet spread , where poison is in every dish . There is a couch which ...
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... appears ( to use the similie of Longinus ) like the sun in his evening de- clination : he remits his splendour , but retains his magnitude ; and pleases more , though he dazzles less . If envious people were to ask themselves , whether ...
... appears ( to use the similie of Longinus ) like the sun in his evening de- clination : he remits his splendour , but retains his magnitude ; and pleases more , though he dazzles less . If envious people were to ask themselves , whether ...
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... appear every where around us ! What a profusion of beauty and ornament is poured forth on the face of nature ! What a mag- nificent spectacle presented to the view of man ! What supply contrived for his wants ! What a variety of objects ...
... appear every where around us ! What a profusion of beauty and ornament is poured forth on the face of nature ! What a mag- nificent spectacle presented to the view of man ! What supply contrived for his wants ! What a variety of objects ...
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... appear under the form of venial weaknesses ; and are indulged in the be- ginning , with scrupulousness and reserve . But , by longer practice these restraints weaken , and the power of habit grows . One vice brings in another to its aid ...
... appear under the form of venial weaknesses ; and are indulged in the be- ginning , with scrupulousness and reserve . But , by longer practice these restraints weaken , and the power of habit grows . One vice brings in another to its aid ...
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... appears to have been one of the princes , or chief men of the Syrian court . 2 Charged with rich gifts from the king , he presents him- self before the prophet ; and accosts him in terms of the high- est respect . During the conference ...
... appears to have been one of the princes , or chief men of the Syrian court . 2 Charged with rich gifts from the king , he presents him- self before the prophet ; and accosts him in terms of the high- est respect . During the conference ...
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