... engaging of all compounds, a playful fancy joined with a vigorous understanding and a serious heart.' This seriousness, like a minor key, gave a pathos to his humour, a dignity to his cheerfulness. It was based on the surest foundations. ' It would... History of Dudley castle and priory - Seite 61von Charles Twamley - 1867Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| 1840 - 740 Seiten
...following collection ; of others the authorship, though generally attributed to him, must still remain matter of conjecture. " It would, however, be almost...real friends, considerate and kind behaviour towards dependants and inferiors, and a never-failing sense of filial duty and respect. His main infirmity,... | |
| John Cam Hobhouse Baron Broughton - 1858 - 592 Seiten
...the same bench with Dr. Blomfield. Bishop Coplestone says of his deceased friend and pupil : — " It would, however, be almost injustice to his memory...together with a hatred of profaneness in those who professed outwardly belief in Christianity." ' But with this " deep and awful sense of religion" —... | |
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