Essays, First SeriesH. Altemus, 1939 - 332 pages |
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Page 100
... meet as water meets water , or a current of air meets another , with perfect diffu- sion and interpenetration of nature . But as soon as there is any departure from simplicity , and at- tempt at halfness , or good for me that is not ...
... meet as water meets water , or a current of air meets another , with perfect diffu- sion and interpenetration of nature . But as soon as there is any departure from simplicity , and at- tempt at halfness , or good for me that is not ...
Page 178
... meet , begin to play , and translate all poetry into stale prose . Almost all people descend to meet . All association must be a compromise , and , what is worst , the very flower and aroma of the flower of each of the beautiful natures ...
... meet , begin to play , and translate all poetry into stale prose . Almost all people descend to meet . All association must be a compromise , and , what is worst , the very flower and aroma of the flower of each of the beautiful natures ...
Page 211
... meet a sectary , or a hostile partisan , never recognize the dividing lines ; but meet on what common ground remains , -if only that the sun shines , and the rain rains for both , - the area will widen very fast , and ere you know it ...
... meet a sectary , or a hostile partisan , never recognize the dividing lines ; but meet on what common ground remains , -if only that the sun shines , and the rain rains for both , - the area will widen very fast , and ere you know it ...
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