... and he was treated with all the respect paid to those who possess the power of directing the understanding and sentiments of other men ; an homage, more sincere, as well as more flattering, than any which pre-eminence in birth or condition can command. The history of the reign of the emperor Charles v - Pagina 132door William Robertson - 1817Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
| William Robertson - 1769 - 508 pagina’s
...poflefs the power of directing the underftanding and fentiments of other men ; an homage, more fincere, as well as more flattering, than any which pre-eminence...At his appearance before the diet, he behaved with Themannw great decency, and with equal firmnefs. He readily acknow- ance. J ledged an excefs of vehemence... | |
| George Gregory - 1790 - 434 pagina’s
...the underftanding and fentirncnts of other men ; an homage, more fmcere, as well as more flattermg, than any which pre-eminence in birth or condition...diet, he behaved with great decency, and with equal firmnefs. 'He readily acknowledged an excefs of vehemence and acrimony in his controverfral writings,... | |
| George Gregory - 1795 - 594 pagina’s
...ii. 412. J Seckend 1 56. JLuti, Oper. «'. 414. 7 well CENT. 16.] Lutber appears before tbe Diet. 309 well as more flattering, than any which pre-eminence...before the diet, he behaved with great decency and firmnefs. He readily acknowledged an excefs of vehemence and acrimony in hiacontroverfial writings,... | |
| Colin Macfarquhar, George Gleig - 1797 - 422 pagina’s
...filled with princes and perfonages of the higheft rank ; and he was treated with an homage more fincere, as well as more flattering, than any which preeminence...diet, he behaved with great decency, and with equal firmnefs. He readily acknowledged an excefs of acrimony and vehemence in his controverfial writings... | |
| William Russell - 1802 - 512 pagina’s
...their own. Luther was not, however, intoxicated : he behaved before the diet with equal decency and firmness. He readily acknowledged an excess of vehemence and acrimony in his controversial writings; but he refused to retract his opinions,, till convinced of their falshood, or consent to their beingtried... | |
| Charles Buck - 1807 - 508 pagina’s
...apartments were daily filled with princes and personages of the highest rank ; and he was treated 'with an homage more sincere, as well as more flattering, than...equal firmness. He ' readily acknowledged an excess of acrimony and vehemence in his controversial writings ; but refused to retract his opinions, unless... | |
| John Aikin - 1807 - 684 pagina’s
...other men. When he appeared before the diet, he behaved with the greatest decency and propriety, and readily acknowledged an excess of vehemence and acrimony in his controversial writings. At the same time he displayed the utmost resolution and presence of mind, while, on the seventeenth... | |
| John Mackenzie (of Huntingdon.) - 1809 - 424 pagina’s
...paid to those who possess the power of directing the understanding and sentiments of other men ; an homage, more sincere, as well as more flattering,...writings, but refused to retract his opinions, unless he was convinced of their falsehood ; or to consent to 'their being tried by any .other rule than the... | |
| William Robertson - 1809 - 396 pagina’s
...paid to those v.-ho possess the power of direciing the understanding and sentiments of other men i an homage, more sincere, as well as more flattering than any which pre-eminence in birth Themanner or condition can command. At his appearance of his. ap- * i before the diet, he behaved with... | |
| Charles Buck - 1810 - 498 pagina’s
...apartments were daily filled with princes and personages of the highest rank ; and he was treated with an homage more sincere, as well as more flattering, than...equal firmness. He readily acknowledged an excess of acrimony and vehemence in his controversial writings ; but refused to retract his opinions,unless he... | |
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