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Page 236 - In the world's fabric those were shown, And, the materials were all his own. But well he knew, what place would best agree With innocence, and with felicity : ^.-. And we elsewhere still seek for them in vain If any part of either yet remain, If any part of either we expect, This may our judgment in the search direct; God the first garden made, and the first city Cain O blessed shades ! O gentle cool retreat From all th...
Page 206 - I don't know what would have become of me had it not been for their kindness and generosity.
Page 323 - ... almost see their lips move. This is indeed the home of Painting. You feel that she is worshipped here with a profound and inexpressible adoration. And now what will you say when I tell you that we have seen here the real head of the Laocoon, purchased by this same Due d'Aremberg for 160,000 francs? If I were to live a thousand years, I could never forget this marvellous thing. It haunts me, — r- a head bowed with grief, eloquent of bitter reproaches.
Page 190 - 0 wad some power the giftie gie as To see oursels as ithers see us!