The Semi-colon, Volúmenes1-3E. Morgan & Company, 1845 - 72 páginas |
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... course of the conversation the following opinions were given by the seven wise men ; each of which we shall compare with the known opinions of our seven unwise men ; thereto adding such reflections as we trust may tend to edification ...
... course of the conversation the following opinions were given by the seven wise men ; each of which we shall compare with the known opinions of our seven unwise men ; thereto adding such reflections as we trust may tend to edification ...
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... course of such ruinous indulgences . But unfortunately the influence of sober reason was not perrna- nent , and the country is determined to run its course of extrava- gance and dissipation to the end . In a former chapter , we proved ...
... course of such ruinous indulgences . But unfortunately the influence of sober reason was not perrna- nent , and the country is determined to run its course of extrava- gance and dissipation to the end . In a former chapter , we proved ...
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... course of which I reminded the old lady of the affair of the rose - bushes . " Well , railly , " said she , " I think that talk did me as much good as a sarmon ; for arter that I let the gals have their own way about the flowers and ...
... course of which I reminded the old lady of the affair of the rose - bushes . " Well , railly , " said she , " I think that talk did me as much good as a sarmon ; for arter that I let the gals have their own way about the flowers and ...
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... course of life attain that happiness to which the paths of worldly honor and military glory never lead . The patriot Kosciusko , who devoted the latter years of his life exclusively to acts of benevolence and charity , derived his great ...
... course of life attain that happiness to which the paths of worldly honor and military glory never lead . The patriot Kosciusko , who devoted the latter years of his life exclusively to acts of benevolence and charity , derived his great ...
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... course of policy insisted upon by them cannot benefit any portion of the people of the earth , unless it be the English nation , and they certainly would never exert themselves as they are doing to benefit a people who are endeavor- ing ...
... course of policy insisted upon by them cannot benefit any portion of the people of the earth , unless it be the English nation , and they certainly would never exert themselves as they are doing to benefit a people who are endeavor- ing ...
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Página 34 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Página 34 - ... ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
Página 32 - Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Página 8 - E'en so through Brentford town, a town of mud, A herd of bristly swine is prick'd along ; The filthy beasts, that never chew the cud, Still grunt, and squeak, and sing their troublous song, And oft they plunge themselves the mire among: But aye the ruthless driver goads them on...
Página 3 - Time hath a wallet at his back Wherein he puts alms for Oblivion.
Página 47 - ... which eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, and which the heart of man...
Página 28 - I lost my way in the bog, and how the thief of an eagle promised to fly me out of it, and how instead of that he had fled me up to the moon. '"Dan," said the man in the moon, taking a pinch of snuff when I was done, "you must not stay here." '"Indeed, sir," says I, "'tis much against my will I'm here at all; but how am I to go back?"
Página 32 - As virtuous women have in our days become as plenty as they were rare in the days of Solomon, we can easily test the accuracy of his description, detecting his inaccuracies, and observing how they are intermingled with correct description, of which we subjoin the following instances : — " She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Página 34 - distaff," mean, when used in the above connection. It is generally admitted that they mean something exclusively used by women ; but whether they were articles that have gone out of use and are forgotten, or are the names of something now in use, is matter of great controversy.
Página 35 - Solomon, are quite as plenty as is necessary and , convenient for the supply of the wants of the community ; and an inquiry like that at the head of this chapter would not now tend to increase any man's reputation for wisdom.