Critical, Historical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volumen3Sheldon, 1860 |
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... important periods in the history of the world . It exactly measures the time during which the House of Austria held decided superiority and aspired to universal dominion . In the year in which Burleigh was born , Charles the Fifth ...
... important periods in the history of the world . It exactly measures the time during which the House of Austria held decided superiority and aspired to universal dominion . In the year in which Burleigh was born , Charles the Fifth ...
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... important era in the history of the human mind than the age of Pericles , of Augustus , or of Leo . But subjects so vast require a space far larger than we can at present afford . We therefore stop here , fearing that , if we proceed ...
... important era in the history of the human mind than the age of Pericles , of Augustus , or of Leo . But subjects so vast require a space far larger than we can at present afford . We therefore stop here , fearing that , if we proceed ...
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... important ; but they were not likely to be learned by men who , in all their rhapsodies about the Athenian democracy , seemed utterly to for- get that in that democracy there were ten slaves to one citizen ; and who constantly decorated ...
... important ; but they were not likely to be learned by men who , in all their rhapsodies about the Athenian democracy , seemed utterly to for- get that in that democracy there were ten slaves to one citizen ; and who constantly decorated ...
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... important crisis of his life , his pride and his passions hurried him into an error , which undid all that forty years of vic- tory and intrigue had done , which produced the dis- memberment of the kingdom of his grandson , and brought ...
... important crisis of his life , his pride and his passions hurried him into an error , which undid all that forty years of vic- tory and intrigue had done , which produced the dis- memberment of the kingdom of his grandson , and brought ...
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... important , is certainly the least attractive . In Italy , in Germany , and in the Netherlands , great means were at the disposal of great generals . Mighty battles were fought . Fortress after fortress was subdued . The iron chain of ...
... important , is certainly the least attractive . In Italy , in Germany , and in the Netherlands , great means were at the disposal of great generals . Mighty battles were fought . Fortress after fortress was subdued . The iron chain of ...
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Página 320 - Westminster, do resolve that William and Mary, Prince and Princess of Orange be, and be declared King and Queen of England...
Página 82 - For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
Página 317 - And they do claim, demand and insist upon all and singular the premises as their undoubted rights and liberties...
Página 491 - Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament, adversity is the blessing of the New, which carrieth the greater benediction, and the clearer revelation of God's favour.
Página 370 - The prediction was accomplished. Essex returned in disgrace. Bacon attempted to mediate between his friend and the Queen; and, we believe, honestly employed all his address for that purpose. But the task which he had undertaken was too difficult, delicate, and perilous, even for so wai-y and dexterous an agent.
Página 459 - To sum up the whole: we should say that 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.
Página 294 - Then were again seen in the streets faces which called up strange and terrible recollections of the days when the saints, with the high praises of God in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hands, had bound kings with chains, and nobles with links of iron. Then were again heard voices which had shouted " Privilege " by the coach of Charles the First in the time of his tyranny, and had called for "Justice " in Westminster Hall on the day of his trial.
Página 482 - His understanding resembled the tent which the fairy Paribanou gave to Prince Ahmed. 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 410 - Bacon had sullied his integrity, had resigned his independence, had violated the most sacred obligations of friendship and gratitude, had flattered the worthless, had persecuted the innocent, had tampered with judges, had tortured prisoners, had plundered suitors, had wasted on paltry intrigues all the powers of the most exquisitely constructed intellect that has ever been bestowed on any of the children of men.
Página 77 - Forgiveness to the injured does belong; But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.