Essays: First seriesH. Altemus, 1895 - 322 pages |
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Page 117
... never made a sacrifice . In these hours the mind seems so great , that nothing can be taken from us that seems much . All loss , all pain is particular : the universe remains to the heart unhurt . Distress never , trifles never abate ...
... never made a sacrifice . In these hours the mind seems so great , that nothing can be taken from us that seems much . All loss , all pain is particular : the universe remains to the heart unhurt . Distress never , trifles never abate ...
Page 140
... never be any doubt concerning the respect- ive ability of human beings , when we seek the truth . Pretension may sit still , but cannot act . Pretension never feigned an act of real greatness . Pretension never wrote an Iliad , nor ...
... never be any doubt concerning the respect- ive ability of human beings , when we seek the truth . Pretension may sit still , but cannot act . Pretension never feigned an act of real greatness . Pretension never wrote an Iliad , nor ...
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... never appear to dis- advantage , never make a ridiculous figure ? Let us be generous of our dignity , as well as of our money . Greatness once and forever has done with opinion . We tell our charities , not because we wish to be praised ...
... never appear to dis- advantage , never make a ridiculous figure ? Let us be generous of our dignity , as well as of our money . Greatness once and forever has done with opinion . We tell our charities , not because we wish to be praised ...
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