Essays, First SeriesH. Altemus, 1939 - 332 pages |
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Page 172
... leave for the time . For long hours we can con- tinue a series of sincere , graceful , rich communi- cations , drawn from the oldest , secretest experi- ence , so that they who sit by , of our own kinsfolk and acquaintance , shall feel ...
... leave for the time . For long hours we can con- tinue a series of sincere , graceful , rich communi- cations , drawn from the oldest , secretest experi- ence , so that they who sit by , of our own kinsfolk and acquaintance , shall feel ...
Page 179
... leave , for the time , all account of subordinate social benefit , to speak of that select and sacred relation which is a kind of absolute , and which even leaves the language of love sus- picious and common , so much is this purer ...
... leave , for the time , all account of subordinate social benefit , to speak of that select and sacred relation which is a kind of absolute , and which even leaves the language of love sus- picious and common , so much is this purer ...
Page 186
... Leave to the diamond its ages to grow , nor expect to accel- erate the births of the eternal . Friendship de- mands a religious treatment . We must not be wilful , we must not provide . We talk of choosing our friends , but friends are ...
... Leave to the diamond its ages to grow , nor expect to accel- erate the births of the eternal . Friendship de- mands a religious treatment . We must not be wilful , we must not provide . We talk of choosing our friends , but friends are ...
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