Essays, First SeriesH. Altemus, 1939 - 332 pages |
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Page 80
... stands in the erect position , commands his limbs , works miracles ; just as a man who stands on his feet is stronger than a man who stands on his head . So use all that is called Fortune . Most men gamble with her , and gain all , and ...
... stands in the erect position , commands his limbs , works miracles ; just as a man who stands on his feet is stronger than a man who stands on his head . So use all that is called Fortune . Most men gamble with her , and gain all , and ...
Page 172
... stands to us for humanity . He is what we wish . Having imag- ined and invested him , we ask how we should stand related in conversation and action with such a man , and are uneasy with fear . The same idea exalts conversation with him ...
... stands to us for humanity . He is what we wish . Having imag- ined and invested him , we ask how we should stand related in conversation and action with such a man , and are uneasy with fear . The same idea exalts conversation with him ...
Page 275
... stand , is not fixed , but sliding . These manifold tenacious qualities , this chemistry and vegetation , these metals and animals , which seem to stand there for their own sake , are means and methods only , CIRCLES . 275.
... stand , is not fixed , but sliding . These manifold tenacious qualities , this chemistry and vegetation , these metals and animals , which seem to stand there for their own sake , are means and methods only , CIRCLES . 275.
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