... distrust of ourselves; which are not qualities of a mean spirit, as some may possibly think them; but virtues of a great and noble kind, and such as dignify our nature as much as they contribute to our repose and fortune; for nothing can be so unworthy... Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Seite 2671821Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| 1824 - 564 Seiten
...our repose and fortune ; for nothing can be so unworthy of a well-composed soul, as to pass away life in bickerings and litigations, in snarling ' and scuffling...what my feelings must be, from my unfeigned regard, and from my wishes that your talents might be of use, when I see what the inevitable consequences must... | |
| 1865 - 632 Seiten
...wisely said by a great man*, though himself not quite immaculate in this respect, that ' we must live at peace with our species, if not ' for their sakes, yet very much for our own.' The man, however gifted and eminent he may be, who recklessly wounds the feelings and tramples on the... | |
| 1810 - 538 Seiten
...our repose and fortune : for nothing can be so unworthy of a well-composed soul as to pass away life in bickerings and litigations, in snarling and scuffling with every one about us'. Again and again, dear Barry, we must be at peace with our specie1; ; if not for their jakes, yet very much for our own,... | |
| 1812 - 560 Seiten
...our repose and fortune; for nothing can be so unworthy of a well composed soul, as to pass away life in bickerings and litigations, in snarling and scuffling with every one about us. Again and a -itin, dear Barry, we must be at peace with our species; if not for their sakes, yet very much for... | |
| Enos Bronson - 1812 - 562 Seiten
...in bickering* and litigations, in snarling and scuffling with every one abo' t us. Again and again, dear Barry, we must be at peace with our species; if not for their sakes, yet very mui h for our own. Think what my feelings must be, from my unfeigned regard to you, and from niy wishes... | |
| 1833 - 1006 Seiten
...our repose and fortune. For nothing can be so unworthy of a well-composed soul, as to pass away life in bickerings and litigations, in snarling and scuffling...what my feelings must be, from my unfeigned regard, and from my wishes that your talents might be of use ; when I see what the inevitable consequences... | |
| 1821 - 778 Seiten
...our repose and fortune ; for nothing can he so unworthy of a well-composed soul as to pass away life in bickerings and litigations — in snarling and...again, my dear Barry, we must be at peace with our speciesit' not for their sakes, yet very much for our own. Think what my feelings must be, from my... | |
| 1821 - 518 Seiten
...our repose and fortune; for nothing can be so unworthy of a well composed soul, as to pass away life in bickerings and litigations, in snarling and scuffling with every one about us. Again and again, dear Barry, we must be at peace with our species, if not for their sakes, yet very much for our own.... | |
| 1821 - 508 Seiten
...our repose and fortune ; for nothing can be so unworthy of a well composed soul, as to pass away life in bickerings and litigations, in snarling and scuffling with every one about us. Again and again, dear Barry, we must be at peace with our species, if not for their sakcs, yet very much for our own.... | |
| Sir James Prior - 1824 - 618 Seiten
...our repose and fortune ; for nothing can be so unworthy of a wellcomposed soul, as to pass away life in bickerings and litigations, in snarling and scuffling...what my feelings must be, from my unfeigned regard, and from my wishes that your talents might be of use, when I see what the inevitable consequences must... | |
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