A practical introduction to English composition, by R. (and T.) Armstrong. [With] Key, Parte2 |
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... producing an Essay on most of the subjects prescribed . The Essays submitted for analysis will at the same time serve as models of composition . ANALYSIS OF AN ESSAY BY ADDISON . On Discretion . 128 BOOK V. BOOK V ON THE ESSAY.
... producing an Essay on most of the subjects prescribed . The Essays submitted for analysis will at the same time serve as models of composition . ANALYSIS OF AN ESSAY BY ADDISON . On Discretion . 128 BOOK V. BOOK V ON THE ESSAY.
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... Discretion . I have often thought if the minds of men were laid open , we should see but little difference between that of the wise man and that of the fool . There are infinite reveries , numberless extravagances , and a perpetual ...
... Discretion . I have often thought if the minds of men were laid open , we should see but little difference between that of the wise man and that of the fool . There are infinite reveries , numberless extravagances , and a perpetual ...
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... Discretion does not only show itself in words , but in all the circumstances of action , and is like an under agent of Provi- dence , to guide and direct us in the ordinary concerns of life . Here the author , by extending the ...
... Discretion does not only show itself in words , but in all the circumstances of action , and is like an under agent of Provi- dence , to guide and direct us in the ordinary concerns of life . Here the author , by extending the ...
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... discretion invalidates the possession of all other accomplishments , a moderate endowment of that quality compensates for the absence of many others . At the same time that I think discretion the most useful talent a man can be master ...
... discretion invalidates the possession of all other accomplishments , a moderate endowment of that quality compensates for the absence of many others . At the same time that I think discretion the most useful talent a man can be master ...
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... discretion is represented by the wise man , who sometimes mentions it under the name of discretion , and sometimes under that of wisdom . It is indeed ( as described in the latter part of this paper ) the greatest wisdom , but at the ...
... discretion is represented by the wise man , who sometimes mentions it under the name of discretion , and sometimes under that of wisdom . It is indeed ( as described in the latter part of this paper ) the greatest wisdom , but at the ...
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Página 13 - My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, And planted it with the choicest vine, And built a tower in the midst of it, And also made a winepress therein: And he looked that it should bring forth grapes, And it brought forth wild grapes.
Página 20 - Within his iron cave — the effusive south Warms the wide air, and o'er the void of heaven Breathes the big clouds with vernal showers distent. At first a dusky wreath they seem to rise, Scarce staining ether...
Página 14 - And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom!
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Página 12 - Nor is it true as an accepted axiom of criminal law that " the wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Página 130 - There are many more' shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion ; it is this indeed which gives a value to all the rest, which sets them at work in their proper times and places, and turns them to the advantage of the person who is possesed of them.
Página 16 - And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Página 140 - Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Página 130 - The discreet man finds out the talents of those he converses with, and knows how to apply them to proper uses. Accordingly, if we look into particular communities and divisions of men, we may observe that it is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measnres to the society.
Página 43 - They to their grassy couch, these to their nests Were slunk, all but the wakeful nightingale. She all night long her amorous descant sung: Silence was pleased. Now...