Essays, First SeriesPhillips, Sampson & Company, 1852 |
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Page 92
... Whilst thus the world will be whole , and refuses to be disparted , we seek to act partially , to sunder , to appropriate ; for example , to gratify the senses , we sever the pleasure of the senses from the needs of the character . The ...
... Whilst thus the world will be whole , and refuses to be disparted , we seek to act partially , to sunder , to appropriate ; for example , to gratify the senses , we sever the pleasure of the senses from the needs of the character . The ...
Page 95
... quite immortal , for a leaf fell on his back whilst he was bathing in the dragon's blood , and that spot which it covered is mortal . * St. Augustine , Confessions , B. I. And so it must be . There is a crack COMPENSATION . 95.
... quite immortal , for a leaf fell on his back whilst he was bathing in the dragon's blood , and that spot which it covered is mortal . * St. Augustine , Confessions , B. I. And so it must be . There is a crack COMPENSATION . 95.
Page 99
... Whilst I stand in simple relations to my fellow - man , I have no displeasure in meeting him . We meet as water meets water , or as two currents of air mix , with perfect diffusion and interpenetration of nature . But as soon as there ...
... Whilst I stand in simple relations to my fellow - man , I have no displeasure in meeting him . We meet as water meets water , or as two currents of air mix , with perfect diffusion and interpenetration of nature . But as soon as there ...
Page 105
... Whilst he sits on the cushion of advantages , he goes to sleep . When he is pushed , tormented , defeated , he has a chance to learn something ; he has been put on his wits , on his manhood ; he has gained facts ; learns his ignorance ...
... Whilst he sits on the cushion of advantages , he goes to sleep . When he is pushed , tormented , defeated , he has a chance to learn something ; he has been put on his wits , on his manhood ; he has gained facts ; learns his ignorance ...
Page 129
... whilst a thousand persons , as worthy , go by it , to whom I give no regard . It is enough that these par- ticulars speak to me . A few anecdotes , a few traits of character , manners , face , a few incidents , nave an emphasis in your ...
... whilst a thousand persons , as worthy , go by it , to whom I give no regard . It is enough that these par- ticulars speak to me . A few anecdotes , a few traits of character , manners , face , a few incidents , nave an emphasis in your ...
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