Nature: Addresses, and LecturesHoughton, Mifflin and Company, 1893 - 315 pages |
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Page 13
... light the universe with their admonishing smile . The stars awaken a certain reverence , because though always present , they are inaccessible ; but all natural objects make a kindred impression , when the mind is open to their ...
... light the universe with their admonishing smile . The stars awaken a certain reverence , because though always present , they are inaccessible ; but all natural objects make a kindred impression , when the mind is open to their ...
Page 15
... light runs through the man , in spite of real sorrows . Nature says , he is my creature , and maugre all his impertinent griefs , he shall be glad with me . Not the sun or the summer alone , but every hour and season yields its tribute ...
... light runs through the man , in spite of real sorrows . Nature says , he is my creature , and maugre all his impertinent griefs , he shall be glad with me . Not the sun or the summer alone , but every hour and season yields its tribute ...
Page 18
... of water beneath , this firma- ment of earth between ? this zodiac of lights , this tent of dropping clouds , this striped coat of cli- mates , this fourfold year ? Beasts , fire , water , stones , and corn serve him . The field is.
... of water beneath , this firma- ment of earth between ? this zodiac of lights , this tent of dropping clouds , this striped coat of cli- mates , this fourfold year ? Beasts , fire , water , stones , and corn serve him . The field is.
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... light , perspective is produced , which integrates every mass of objects , of what character soever , into a well ... light is the first of painters . There is no object so foul that intense light will not make beautiful . And the ...
... light , perspective is produced , which integrates every mass of objects , of what character soever , into a well ... light is the first of painters . There is no object so foul that intense light will not make beautiful . And the ...
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... light . From the earth , as a shore , I look out into that silent sea . I seem to partake its rapid transformations ; the active enchantment reaches my dust , and I dilate and conspire with the morning wind . How does Nature deify us ...
... light . From the earth , as a shore , I look out into that silent sea . I seem to partake its rapid transformations ; the active enchantment reaches my dust , and I dilate and conspire with the morning wind . How does Nature deify us ...
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