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Strona 22
M . Abauret observed it , and the next morning made the observation to her , she
answered that she had forgotten it ; she said nothing more , but on the same
evening she again neglected to make the bed ; the same observation was made
on ...
M . Abauret observed it , and the next morning made the observation to her , she
answered that she had forgotten it ; she said nothing more , but on the same
evening she again neglected to make the bed ; the same observation was made
on ...
Strona 62
We may observe the like pertinacious adherence of feelings , at variance with our
reason , in those who are subject to the ... In the same manner , an involuntary
deference for rank may be observed amidst the strongest conviction of the ...
We may observe the like pertinacious adherence of feelings , at variance with our
reason , in those who are subject to the ... In the same manner , an involuntary
deference for rank may be observed amidst the strongest conviction of the ...
Strona 70
It has been well observed , that the tongue discovers the state of the mind , no
less than that of the body ; but , in either case ... and the only method to form a
judgment of these mutes , is narrowly to observe when , where , and how they
smile .
It has been well observed , that the tongue discovers the state of the mind , no
less than that of the body ; but , in either case ... and the only method to form a
judgment of these mutes , is narrowly to observe when , where , and how they
smile .
Strona 268
I have often observed , in the course of my experience of human life , that every
man , even the worst , has something good about him ; though very often nothing
else than a happy temperament of constitution , inclining him to this or that virtue .
I have often observed , in the course of my experience of human life , that every
man , even the worst , has something good about him ; though very often nothing
else than a happy temperament of constitution , inclining him to this or that virtue .
Strona 297
It has also been observed that some one passion generally assumes a pre -
eminence in the mind , and not only predominates over appetites and desires ,
but contends with reason , and is often victorious . In proportion as one passion
gains ...
It has also been observed that some one passion generally assumes a pre -
eminence in the mind , and not only predominates over appetites and desires ,
but contends with reason , and is often victorious . In proportion as one passion
gains ...
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Strona 33 - Some drill and bore The solid earth, and from the strata there Extract a register, by which we learn That He who made it and revealed its date To Moses, was mistaken in its age.
Strona 244 - Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased, Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow, Raze out the written troubles of the brain, And with some sweet oblivious antidote Cleanse the stuffed bosom of that perilous stuff Which weighs upon the heart?
Strona 105 - And they said, Go to, let us build us a city, and a tower whose top may reach unto heaven, and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
Strona 182 - And though a linguist should pride himself to have all the tongues that Babel cleft the world into, yet if he have not studied the solid things in them as well as the words and lexicons, he were nothing so much to be esteemed a learned man, as any yeoman or tradesman competently wise in his mother dialect only.
Strona 287 - Truth is always consistent with itself, and needs nothing to help it out ; it is always near at hand, and sits upon our lips and is ready to drop out before we are aware; whereas a lie is troublesome, and sets a man's invention upon the rack, and one trick needs a great many more to make it good.
Strona 196 - He was in logic a great critic, Profoundly skilled in analytic; He could distinguish, and divide A hair 'twixt south and south-west side; On either which he would dispute, Confute, change hands, and still confute.
Strona 242 - A little neglect may breed great mischief; for want of a nail the shoe was lost ; for want of a shoe the horse was lost ; and for want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy ; all for want of a little care about a horseshoe nail.
Strona 232 - Such is the common process of marriage. A youth and maiden meeting by chance, or brought together by artifice, exchange glances, reciprocate civilities, go home and dream of one another. Having little to divert attention, or diversify thought, they find themselves uneasy when they are apart, and therefore conclude that they shall be happy together.
Strona 143 - This advice, thus beat into my head, has frequently been of use to me; and I often think of it, when I see pride mortified, and misfortunes brought upon people by their carrying their heads too high.
Strona 226 - True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise : it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions.