Essays, First SeriesJohn B. Alden, 1886 - 343 pages |
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Page 37
... mean- est of them glorifies him . See in Goethe's Helena the same desire that every word should be a thing . These figures , he would say , these Chirons , Griffins , Phorkyas , Helen and Leda , are somewhat , and do exert a specific in ...
... mean- est of them glorifies him . See in Goethe's Helena the same desire that every word should be a thing . These figures , he would say , these Chirons , Griffins , Phorkyas , Helen and Leda , are somewhat , and do exert a specific in ...
Page 50
... means opposed to our purpose , these have not . Their mind being whole , their eye is as yet unconquered , and when we look in their faces we are disconcerted . Infancy con- forms to nobody ; all conform to it ; so that one babe ...
... means opposed to our purpose , these have not . Their mind being whole , their eye is as yet unconquered , and when we look in their faces we are disconcerted . Infancy con- forms to nobody ; all conform to it ; so that one babe ...
Page 54
... actions which are reckoned excellent . I cannot consent to pay for a privilege where I have intrinsic right . Few and not need for my own assurance or the assurance of mean as my gifts may be , I actually am , and do 54 SELF - RELIANCE . ,
... actions which are reckoned excellent . I cannot consent to pay for a privilege where I have intrinsic right . Few and not need for my own assurance or the assurance of mean as my gifts may be , I actually am , and do 54 SELF - RELIANCE . ,
Page 56
... mean " the foolish face of praise , ” the forced smile which we put on in company where we do not feel at ease , in answer to conversation taneously moved but moved by a low usurping wil- fulness which does not interest us . The muscles ...
... mean " the foolish face of praise , ” the forced smile which we put on in company where we do not feel at ease , in answer to conversation taneously moved but moved by a low usurping wil- fulness which does not interest us . The muscles ...
Page 57
... mean " the foolish face of praise , " the forced smile which we put on in company where we do not feel at ease , in answer to conversation taneously moved but moved by a low usurping wil- fulness which does not interest us . The muscles ...
... mean " the foolish face of praise , " the forced smile which we put on in company where we do not feel at ease , in answer to conversation taneously moved but moved by a low usurping wil- fulness which does not interest us . The muscles ...
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