The satirist: or, Every man in his humour1833 |
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... amongst my friends , I'll try to bring about your ends . A propos if you've any lamb at home , A leg we want , and we must have it seen ; some A leg I think is the tenderest part , I love the picking with all my heart , Yet though I am ...
... amongst my friends , I'll try to bring about your ends . A propos if you've any lamb at home , A leg we want , and we must have it seen ; some A leg I think is the tenderest part , I love the picking with all my heart , Yet though I am ...
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... amongst his exclamations . By the Proverbs , as Michael says , ' continued Ferdinand , but his Hibernian jacket will receive such a chris- tening as it never got before ; and between the tempest and your Hamlet ( addressing Augustus ) ...
... amongst his exclamations . By the Proverbs , as Michael says , ' continued Ferdinand , but his Hibernian jacket will receive such a chris- tening as it never got before ; and between the tempest and your Hamlet ( addressing Augustus ) ...
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... amongst the rest had to call at the Post Office , which was kept and attended to by a certain lady of respectability , named Medley . To Miss Medley's , Michael went , scratching his head and rubbing his eyes , ( at the same time ...
... amongst the rest had to call at the Post Office , which was kept and attended to by a certain lady of respectability , named Medley . To Miss Medley's , Michael went , scratching his head and rubbing his eyes , ( at the same time ...
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... amongst us ) as we had a most delightful dance , though the expense might be great , as I think it would ; it would have amused him greatly to have seen some of the spruce , conceited little beaus whisking and skipping about ; but per ...
... amongst us ) as we had a most delightful dance , though the expense might be great , as I think it would ; it would have amused him greatly to have seen some of the spruce , conceited little beaus whisking and skipping about ; but per ...
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... amongst them , and we were quit of him such doctrine ! ' With that he got into bed and fell asleep , and what he dreamed about , I do not pretend to say , the reader may think what he pleases ; but as for me , I will follow his example ...
... amongst them , and we were quit of him such doctrine ! ' With that he got into bed and fell asleep , and what he dreamed about , I do not pretend to say , the reader may think what he pleases ; but as for me , I will follow his example ...
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Página 118 - In parts superior what advantage lies ? Tell (for you can) what is it to be wise ? 'Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others...
Página 108 - O sacred solitude ! divine retreat ! Choice of the prudent ! envy of the great ! By thy pure stream, or in thy waving shade, We court fair wisdom, that celestial maid : The genuine offspring of her lov'd embrace, (Strangers on earth !) are innocence...
Página 84 - I did not disapprove of the design, but as Georgia was then destitute of materials and workmen and it was proposed to send them from Philadelphia at a great...
Página 44 - Tis brightness all ; save where the new snow melts Along the mazy current. Low the woods Bow their hoar head...
Página 85 - At this sermon there was also one of our club, who, being of my sentiments respecting the building in Georgia, and suspecting a collection might be intended, had by precaution emptied his pockets before he came from home. Towards the conclusion of the discourse, however, he felt a strong inclination to give, and applied to a neighbour, who stood near him, to lend him some money for the purpose.
Página 36 - In all thy humours, whether grave or mellow, Thou'rt such a touchy, testy, pleasant fellow; Hast so much wit, and mirth, and spleen, about thee, There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
Página 68 - TIRED Nature's sweet restorer, balmy Sleep ! He, like the world, his ready visit pays Where Fortune smiles ; the wretched he forsakes ; Swift on his downy pinion flies from woe, And lights on lids unsullied with a tear.
Página 123 - When nations are to perish in their sins, 'Tis in the church the leprosy begins : The priest, whose office is, with zeal sincere, To watch the fountain, and preserve it clear, Carelessly nods and sleeps upon the brink, While others poison what the flock must drink...
Página 53 - There was in him a vital scorn of all : As if the worst had fall'n which could befall, He stood a stranger in this breathing world, An erring spirit from another hurl'd...
Página 96 - Honour and shame from no condition rise; Act well your part, there all the honour lies.