Essays, First SeriesH. Altemus, 1939 - 332 pages |
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Page 54
... words as hard as cannon balls , and to - morrow speak what to - morrow thinks in hard words again , though it contradict everything you said to - day . Ah , then , exclaim the aged ladies , you shall be sure to be misunderstood ...
... words as hard as cannon balls , and to - morrow speak what to - morrow thinks in hard words again , though it contradict everything you said to - day . Ah , then , exclaim the aged ladies , you shall be sure to be misunderstood ...
Page 62
... words they spoke ; afterwards , when they come into the point of view which those had who uttered these sayings , they understand them , and are willing to let the words go ; for , at any time , they can use words as good , when ...
... words they spoke ; afterwards , when they come into the point of view which those had who uttered these sayings , they understand them , and are willing to let the words go ; for , at any time , they can use words as good , when ...
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... words , who speaks from that life , must sound vain to those who do not dwell in the same thought on their own part . I dare not speak for it . My words do not carry its august sense ; they fall short and cold . Only itself can inspire ...
... words , who speaks from that life , must sound vain to those who do not dwell in the same thought on their own part . I dare not speak for it . My words do not carry its august sense ; they fall short and cold . Only itself can inspire ...
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