Uncle Barnaby: Or, Recollections of His Character and Opinions1799 - 356 pagina's |
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Pagina 8
... mean by a noble man , we may drop some of these definitions , and modify others . The seventh re- lates not to man himself , but to the vital or most important parts of the human frame , or the chief cities of an empire , or to the ...
... mean by a noble man , we may drop some of these definitions , and modify others . The seventh re- lates not to man himself , but to the vital or most important parts of the human frame , or the chief cities of an empire , or to the ...
Pagina 10
... - ority to which I refer , is essentially different from genius , which , in its common acceptation , means such a decided bent for some one pursuit as en- ables a man to attain his object in it with 10 UNCLE BARNABY'S.
... - ority to which I refer , is essentially different from genius , which , in its common acceptation , means such a decided bent for some one pursuit as en- ables a man to attain his object in it with 10 UNCLE BARNABY'S.
Pagina 11
... themselves , I think they are the slaves of a mean and ignoble disposition . " Another feature of a noble mind is that of capacity and courage for enterprise , especially bene- volent enterprise SENTIMENTS ABOUT NOBILITY . 11.
... themselves , I think they are the slaves of a mean and ignoble disposition . " Another feature of a noble mind is that of capacity and courage for enterprise , especially bene- volent enterprise SENTIMENTS ABOUT NOBILITY . 11.
Pagina 12
... means , employ his energies , encounter diffi- culties , endure delays , and surmount opposition , with a steadiness of purpose , a promptitude of perception , a clearness of judgment , a cheerfulness of sacrifice , and a perseverance ...
... means , employ his energies , encounter diffi- culties , endure delays , and surmount opposition , with a steadiness of purpose , a promptitude of perception , a clearness of judgment , a cheerfulness of sacrifice , and a perseverance ...
Pagina 13
... means of doing good , and in the humility and modesty that conceal the donor , than in the splendid sacrifices of the patriot , or the reckless self - devotion of the warrior on the field of battle . 66 Amongst the quiet features of ...
... means of doing good , and in the humility and modesty that conceal the donor , than in the splendid sacrifices of the patriot , or the reckless self - devotion of the warrior on the field of battle . 66 Amongst the quiet features of ...
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Populaire passages
Pagina 74 - For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings: that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; holding forth the word of life...
Pagina 222 - Through mere good fortune, took a different course. The flock grew calm again, and I, the road Following, that led me to my own abode, Much...
Pagina 82 - For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Pagina 89 - And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said ; Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Pagina 260 - They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life : in thy light shall we see light.
Pagina 133 - Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life ? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
Pagina 133 - Trust in the Lord, and do good ; So shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Pagina 216 - Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Pagina 80 - Since trifles make the sum of human things, And half our misery from our foibles springs ; Since life's best joys consist in peace and ease, And though but few can serve, yet all may please; O let the ungentle spirit learn from hence, A small unkindness is a great offence.
Pagina 78 - But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.