Critical, Historical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volumen3Sheldon, 1860 |
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... ment similar to that which Captain Lemuel Gulliver felt when he first landed in Brobdingnag , and saw corn as high as the oaks in the New Forest , thimbles as large as buckets , and wrens of the bulk of turkeys . The whole book , and ...
... ment similar to that which Captain Lemuel Gulliver felt when he first landed in Brobdingnag , and saw corn as high as the oaks in the New Forest , thimbles as large as buckets , and wrens of the bulk of turkeys . The whole book , and ...
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... ment of Eliot , the Stuarts had attempted to discover the fundamental rules which guided her conduct in all her dealings with her people , they would have per- ceived that their policy was then most unlike to hers , when to a ...
... ment of Eliot , the Stuarts had attempted to discover the fundamental rules which guided her conduct in all her dealings with her people , they would have per- ceived that their policy was then most unlike to hers , when to a ...
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... ment , formed some new combination . The only man who could fix the agitated elements of society in a stable form was following a wild vision of glory and empire through the Syrian deserts . The time was not yet come , when " Confusion ...
... ment , formed some new combination . The only man who could fix the agitated elements of society in a stable form was following a wild vision of glory and empire through the Syrian deserts . The time was not yet come , when " Confusion ...
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... ment which has produced that revolution . Why was the French Revolution so bloody and destructive ? Why was our revolution of 1641 comparatively mild ? Why was our revolution of 1688 milder still ? Why was the American Revolution ...
... ment which has produced that revolution . Why was the French Revolution so bloody and destructive ? Why was our revolution of 1641 comparatively mild ? Why was our revolution of 1688 milder still ? Why was the American Revolution ...
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... ment . An ancient and deeply rooted system of abuses has been fiercely attacked and stubbornly defended . It has fallen ; and not one sword has been drawn ; not one estate has been confiscated ; not one family has been forced to ...
... ment . An ancient and deeply rooted system of abuses has been fiercely attacked and stubbornly defended . It has fallen ; and not one sword has been drawn ; not one estate has been confiscated ; not one family has been forced to ...
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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.