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Page 14
But this , derful achievements always come un- though of considerable
importance , is the looked for . least of its recommendations . There is The fact , at
least , of this achievement is an expression of calmness and dignity beyond
question .
But this , derful achievements always come un- though of considerable
importance , is the looked for . least of its recommendations . There is The fact , at
least , of this achievement is an expression of calmness and dignity beyond
question .
Page 93
Certainly , a purer truth must at a second time , with multiplied mechalast
disengage itself : but , thus far , we nic powers , animated by art , does not have
multiplied individual errors as much human , or at least individual eminence as
we have ...
Certainly , a purer truth must at a second time , with multiplied mechalast
disengage itself : but , thus far , we nic powers , animated by art , does not have
multiplied individual errors as much human , or at least individual eminence as
we have ...
Page 124
The evidence tieth time at least , record our warm admiwhich convicts Angelo of
murder is ridi . ration of the abilities of Mr. Willis . culously frail . The idea of
Isabella's We proceed now to Mr. Longfellow's assuming the place of the portrait ,
and ...
The evidence tieth time at least , record our warm admiwhich convicts Angelo of
murder is ridi . ration of the abilities of Mr. Willis . culously frail . The idea of
Isabella's We proceed now to Mr. Longfellow's assuming the place of the portrait ,
and ...
Page 260
... least his con come continually , to sadden the hearts science , his heart , his
understanding , and offend the judgments ... pro- have signalized themselves by
nothing bably at least three - fourths were men but forwardness in those bad
party ...
... least his con come continually , to sadden the hearts science , his heart , his
understanding , and offend the judgments ... pro- have signalized themselves by
nothing bably at least three - fourths were men but forwardness in those bad
party ...
Page 454
Under his tions . auspices , at least with his connivance , In 1828 , General
Jackson was elect- the colonization of Texas was begun . ed President , and in
the following year The fertility of that region , the weakness ? took possession of
the ...
Under his tions . auspices , at least with his connivance , In 1828 , General
Jackson was elect- the colonization of Texas was begun . ed President , and in
the following year The fertility of that region , the weakness ? took possession of
the ...
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Page 34 - There lies the port: the vessel puffs her sail: There gloom the dark broad seas. My mariners, Souls that have toil'd, and wrought, and thought with me — That ever with a frolic welcome took The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed Free hearts, free foreheads — you and I are old; Old age hath yet his...
Page 34 - In offices of tenderness, and pay Meet adoration to my household gods, When I am gone. He works his work, I mine. There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail: There gloom the dark broad seas. My mariners...
Page 329 - Who made you glorious as the gates of Heaven Beneath the keen full moon? Who bade the sun Clothe you with rainbows? Who, with living flowers Of loveliest blue, spread garlands at your feet? God! — let the torrents, like a shout of nations, Answer! and let the ice-plains echo, God!
Page 34 - We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven ; that which we are, we are ; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Page 33 - I am a part of all that I have met ; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro' Gleams that untravell'd world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move.
Page 206 - In this situation of this assembly, groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, how has it happened, sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings?
Page 177 - But, look, the morn, in russet mantle clad, Walks o'er the dew of yon high eastern hill...
Page 33 - ULYSSES. IT little profits that an idle king, By this still hearth, among these barren crags, Match'd with an aged wife, I mete and dole Unequal laws unto a savage race, That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me. I cannot rest from travel; I will drink Life to the lees: all times I have enjoy'd Greatly, have suffer'd greatly , both with those That loved me, and alone; on shore, and when Thro...
Page 329 - Of Nature's womb, that in quaternion run Perpetual circle, multiform, and mix And nourish all things ; let your ceaseless change Vary to our great Maker still new praise.
Page 384 - Come one, come all ! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I.