Westward Empire: Or, The Great Drama of Human ProgressHarper & Brothers, 1856 - 445 pagina's |
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Pagina viii
... long lapse of ages , are never absolutely separated , but in the presence of the great Father are in- timately joined in a sublime association , and mutually co- operate for the highest good of the greatest number . viii INTRODUCTION .
... long lapse of ages , are never absolutely separated , but in the presence of the great Father are in- timately joined in a sublime association , and mutually co- operate for the highest good of the greatest number . viii INTRODUCTION .
Pagina ix
... greatest number . Different currents may seem to flow from the most diverse sources , and in opposite directions , but they are all tribu- taries to one centralizing channel , wherein flows forward forever the accumulating aggregate of ...
... greatest number . Different currents may seem to flow from the most diverse sources , and in opposite directions , but they are all tribu- taries to one centralizing channel , wherein flows forward forever the accumulating aggregate of ...
Pagina xiii
... greatest proficient in letters , art , or science , is merely a flugelman in the army of knowledge , and if called to proclaim the miracle of to - day , doubtless he will be further summoned to announce the reward of nocturnal marchings ...
... greatest proficient in letters , art , or science , is merely a flugelman in the army of knowledge , and if called to proclaim the miracle of to - day , doubtless he will be further summoned to announce the reward of nocturnal marchings ...
Pagina 31
... greatest mystery , the mycrocosm man , and his eternal destiny . Dignified achieve- ments had given rise to historic literature , ethical disquisition re- quired elaborate rhetoric , political debate in the midst of inflamed parties ...
... greatest mystery , the mycrocosm man , and his eternal destiny . Dignified achieve- ments had given rise to historic literature , ethical disquisition re- quired elaborate rhetoric , political debate in the midst of inflamed parties ...
Pagina 35
... greatest extremes of joy or grief , their heroes , like Po- lyxena , even in death , fall with dignity . It was most natural for the Greeks to symbolize imagination under the image of Pegasus , who bore reins as well as wings . The ...
... greatest extremes of joy or grief , their heroes , like Po- lyxena , even in death , fall with dignity . It was most natural for the Greeks to symbolize imagination under the image of Pegasus , who bore reins as well as wings . The ...
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