The satirist: or, Every man in his humour1833 |
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... which when once set a going , forgets when to give over . Methinks I hear you saying , C. Ne above the Wharton . bottom of the wetter . come , Mr. for a when wrote in would - be Author , shorten , shorten your Pre- xvi PREFACE .
... which when once set a going , forgets when to give over . Methinks I hear you saying , C. Ne above the Wharton . bottom of the wetter . come , Mr. for a when wrote in would - be Author , shorten , shorten your Pre- xvi PREFACE .
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... hear more about him hereafter ) . Jemmy , who in general was treated as a fool ; being well acquainted with Miss Meanwell , had enquired of her if such as him might go there as specta- tors ? ' To which query , Miss Meanwell an- swered ...
... hear more about him hereafter ) . Jemmy , who in general was treated as a fool ; being well acquainted with Miss Meanwell , had enquired of her if such as him might go there as specta- tors ? ' To which query , Miss Meanwell an- swered ...
Página 39
... hear hereafter , he was not such a fool but he could discern that he was an intruder . He was Pauvre ! and there's !! the secret . His thirst after knowledge and books was insatiable , and he has informed me since , that he learnt ...
... hear hereafter , he was not such a fool but he could discern that he was an intruder . He was Pauvre ! and there's !! the secret . His thirst after knowledge and books was insatiable , and he has informed me since , that he learnt ...
Página 41
... hear , by his writing , he is up to the art of Tickling the Ear . and by the Great Gustavus ! he'll make you believe , black's the white of your nail , as the saying is . I find he has contrived to pick up some scraps of French and ...
... hear , by his writing , he is up to the art of Tickling the Ear . and by the Great Gustavus ! he'll make you believe , black's the white of your nail , as the saying is . I find he has contrived to pick up some scraps of French and ...
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... hears and sees you ; as the immortal Wesley says , when speaking of God : * " Astonish'd at thy frowning brow , Earth , bell , and heavens , strong pillars bow : Terrible Majesty is thine ! Who then can that vast love express , Which ...
... hears and sees you ; as the immortal Wesley says , when speaking of God : * " Astonish'd at thy frowning brow , Earth , bell , and heavens , strong pillars bow : Terrible Majesty is thine ! Who then can that vast love express , Which ...
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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.