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... Prince Titi ; Bibliothèque des Fées , and other books . " " The history of Prince Titi , " observes Mr. Croker , " was said to be the autobiography of Frederic Prince of Wales , but was probably written by Ralph , his secretary . " A ...
... Prince Titi ; Bibliothèque des Fées , and other books . " " The history of Prince Titi , " observes Mr. Croker , " was said to be the autobiography of Frederic Prince of Wales , but was probably written by Ralph , his secretary . " A ...
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... Prince Titi and naughty Prince Violent . Mr. Croker may find it in the Magasin des Enfans , the first French book which the little girls of England read to their governesses . Mr. Croker states , that Mr. Henry Bate , who afterwards ...
... Prince Titi and naughty Prince Violent . Mr. Croker may find it in the Magasin des Enfans , the first French book which the little girls of England read to their governesses . Mr. Croker states , that Mr. Henry Bate , who afterwards ...
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... Prince of Wales , and secretary of the Presentations to the Lord Chancellor . Hughes was secretary to the Com- missions of the Peace . Ambrose Phillips was judge of the Prerogative Court in Ireland . Locke was Commissioner of Appeals ...
... Prince of Wales , and secretary of the Presentations to the Lord Chancellor . Hughes was secretary to the Com- missions of the Peace . Ambrose Phillips was judge of the Prerogative Court in Ireland . Locke was Commissioner of Appeals ...
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... perti- naciter liberalibus studiis dedito . " The description given by Suetonius of the manner in which the Roman prince " In cogno- transacted business , exactly suits the Briton 66 MACAULAY'S MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS .
... perti- naciter liberalibus studiis dedito . " The description given by Suetonius of the manner in which the Roman prince " In cogno- transacted business , exactly suits the Briton 66 MACAULAY'S MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS .
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... Prince of Wales , it cannot be doubted that his acquirements were considerable . Davila , it is said , was one of his favourite writers . The moderation of Davila's opinions , and the perspicuity and manliness of his style , could not ...
... Prince of Wales , it cannot be doubted that his acquirements were considerable . Davila , it is said , was one of his favourite writers . The moderation of Davila's opinions , and the perspicuity and manliness of his style , could not ...
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Página 359 - My conceit of his person was never increased toward him by his place, or honours, but I have and do reverence him, for the greatness that was only proper to himself, in that he seemed to me ever, by his work, one of the greatest men, and most worthy of admiration, that had been in many ages. In his adversity I ever prayed that God would give him strength ; for greatness he could not want.
Página 403 - Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes ; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes. We see in needle-works and embroideries it is more pleasing to have a lively work upon a sad and solemn ground, than to have a dark and melancholy work upon a lightsome ground. Judge therefore of the pleasure of the heart by the pleasure of the eye. Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth...
Página 46 - I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government rather than another.
Página 45 - is a good man, a pious man. I am afraid he has not been in the inside of a church for many years ; but he never passes a church without pulling off his hat : this shows he has good principles.
Página 30 - Many of the greatest men that ever lived have written biography. Boswell was one of the smallest men that ever lived, and he has beaten them all.
Página 396 - Fold it, and it seemed a toy for the hand of a lady. Spread it, and the armies of powerful Sultans might repose beneath its shade.
Página 379 - ... the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a god. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be man. The aim of the Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above vulgar wants. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble ; but the latter was attainable.
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Página 55 - ... wig with the scorched foretop, the dirty hands, the nails bitten and pared to the quick. We see the eyes and mouth moving with convulsive twitches ; we see the heavy form rolling ; we hear it puffing ; and then comes the
Página 24 - Six hours to sleep, to law's grave study six, Four spend in prayer, the rest on nature fix.