Letters to a Young Lady: In which the Duties and Character of Women are Considered, Chiefly with a Reference to Prevailing Opinions, Volume 3Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 |
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Pagina 8
... finally destroy- ed ! Happy the mind which at such a period can turn inward , and con- template those forms of " perfect , fair , and good , " which a correct judgment 9 sketched in early life on the still un- defaced.
... finally destroy- ed ! Happy the mind which at such a period can turn inward , and con- template those forms of " perfect , fair , and good , " which a correct judgment 9 sketched in early life on the still un- defaced.
Pagina 15
... placid ease and benevolent feeling are allowed to unstring the high- toned imagination . The quality that is most striking in very refined conversation is , the art of always seeming pleased and happy ; and , of course 15.
... placid ease and benevolent feeling are allowed to unstring the high- toned imagination . The quality that is most striking in very refined conversation is , the art of always seeming pleased and happy ; and , of course 15.
Pagina 16
... happy ; and , of course , the general air of complacency that is diffused over the scene . Now , though I am convinced that the gentle tone of approbation is often but the cover for inward discontent , and that disgust lurks in the ...
... happy ; and , of course , the general air of complacency that is diffused over the scene . Now , though I am convinced that the gentle tone of approbation is often but the cover for inward discontent , and that disgust lurks in the ...
Pagina 73
... happy tie , it seems necessary that the choice should be made with great caution ; and yet accident , or local situation , generally determines intimacies which afterwards ripen into sincere attachments . Moralists always load young ...
... happy tie , it seems necessary that the choice should be made with great caution ; and yet accident , or local situation , generally determines intimacies which afterwards ripen into sincere attachments . Moralists always load young ...
Pagina 78
... happy influence , she may hope to save her from one of the greatest misfortunes that can befal young spinsters ; I mean , an indiscreet friend . I am not merely alluding to the difficulties in which such a character will involve them ...
... happy influence , she may hope to save her from one of the greatest misfortunes that can befal young spinsters ; I mean , an indiscreet friend . I am not merely alluding to the difficulties in which such a character will involve them ...
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Letters to a Young Lady: In which the Duties and Character of ..., Volume 3 Jane West Volledige weergave - 1806 |
Letters to a Young Lady: In which the Duties and Character of ..., Volume 3 Jane West Volledige weergave - 1806 |
Letters to a Young Lady: In which the Duties and Character of ..., Volume 3 Jane West Volledige weergave - 1806 |
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Pagina 61 - But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Pagina 331 - Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Pagina 196 - WHENE'ER I take my walks abroad, How many poor I see ! What shall I render to my God For all his gifts to me ? Not more than others I deserve, Yet God has given me more ; For I have food, while others starve, Or beg from door to door.
Pagina 420 - O! my friend, the approach of death is very dreadful. I am afraid to think on that which I know I cannot avoid. It is vain to look round and round for that help which cannot be had. Yet we hope and hope, and fancy that he who has lived today may live tomorrow.
Pagina 55 - Though secure of our hearts, yet confoundedly sick If they were not his own by finessing and trick: He cast off his friends, as a huntsman his pack, For he knew when he pleased he could whistle them back. Of praise a mere glutton, he swallow'd what came, And the puff of a dunce he mistook it for fame; Till his relish grown callous, almost to disease, Who pepper'd the highest was surest to please.
Pagina 17 - Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love ;' and then a picture of idiotcy from Swift was contrasted.
Pagina 379 - Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest : but when thou shall be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
Pagina 441 - is wife (Not to mention the 'ousemaid an' cook), To come in an' 'ands up an' be still, An' honestly work for my bread, My livin' in that state of life To which it shall please God to call Me!
Pagina 273 - Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years ; few and evil have the days of the years of my life been...
Pagina 273 - Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: but weep sore for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see his native country.