Views of society and manners in the north of Ireland, in a series of letters written in 18181819 |
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Pagina 58
... hundred times , and during a space of thirty hours , our little vessel was tossed about in ceaseless agitation ; never do I remember to have witnessed so much sick- ness , and the sight was enough for ever to give one a distaste for the ...
... hundred times , and during a space of thirty hours , our little vessel was tossed about in ceaseless agitation ; never do I remember to have witnessed so much sick- ness , and the sight was enough for ever to give one a distaste for the ...
Pagina 80
... hundred years there have been but two of these Optimes . But , after all , what signifies it merely to be learned ? We become so by the reflections of others , but we become wise only by our own . Of the wisdom or eloquence of the ...
... hundred years there have been but two of these Optimes . But , after all , what signifies it merely to be learned ? We become so by the reflections of others , but we become wise only by our own . Of the wisdom or eloquence of the ...
Pagina 91
... hundred miles walk , " she replied , " but he would be back in an instant . " " And who have you got there in the cradle , " enquired he . My youngest child , " said the lady carelessly , " and he you see is but an ill thriven brat ; my ...
... hundred miles walk , " she replied , " but he would be back in an instant . " " And who have you got there in the cradle , " enquired he . My youngest child , " said the lady carelessly , " and he you see is but an ill thriven brat ; my ...
Pagina 92
... hundred were killed , with the loss it is said , of nine only to the victorious party . This extraordinary dis- proportion was more than paralleled , pardon me the pedantry , at the great battle of Phar- salia , though on each side they ...
... hundred were killed , with the loss it is said , of nine only to the victorious party . This extraordinary dis- proportion was more than paralleled , pardon me the pedantry , at the great battle of Phar- salia , though on each side they ...
Pagina 93
John Gamble. hundred . It is ever in the rout that the great slaughter takes place , and for his own safety therefore , the soldier should look not behind him , but before . We passed through Nobber , an inconsider- able town , but ...
John Gamble. hundred . It is ever in the rout that the great slaughter takes place , and for his own safety therefore , the soldier should look not behind him , but before . We passed through Nobber , an inconsider- able town , but ...
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Views of society and manners in the north of Ireland, in a series of letters ... John Gamble Volledige weergave - 1819 |
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Pagina 1 - Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground which has been dignified by wisdom, bravery, or virtue. That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the...
Pagina 237 - Oh that I had wings like a dove ! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
Pagina 54 - And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not. And he was afraid and said, How dreadful is this place! This is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
Pagina 158 - tis to cast one's eyes so low ! The crows, and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles. Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire ; dreadful trade ! Methinks he seems no bigger than his head. The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice ; and yon' tall, anchoring bark, Diminished to her cock ; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight.
Pagina 268 - like many other acts of piety, may be reasonable or superstitious, according to the principles upon which it is performed. Long journeys in search of truth are not commanded. Truth, such as is necessary to the regulation of life, is always found where it is honestly sought. Change of place is no natural cause of the increase of piety, for it inevitably produces dissipation of mind. Yet, since men go every day to view the...
Pagina 255 - And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest ; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.
Pagina 92 - ... once through Tara's halls The soul of music shed, Now hangs as mute on Tara's walls As if that soul were fled. So sleeps the pride of former days, So glory's thrill is o'er, And hearts that once beat high for praise Now feel that pulse no more. No more to chiefs and ladies bright The harp of Tara swells : The chord alone, that breaks at night, Its tale of ruin tells. Thus Freedom now so seldom wakes, The only throb she gives Is when some heart indignant breaks, To show that still she lives.
Pagina 184 - This wide and universal theatre Presents more woeful pageants than the scene Wherein we play in. Jaq. All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players : They have their exits and their entrances ; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.
Pagina 56 - a coffin of wood which covered a coffin of gold was drawn up by ropes, and then an invaluable treasure was discovered : gold was the meanest thing to be seen there ; all shone and glittered with the rarest and most precious jewels of an extraordinary size, some were larger than the egg of a goose...
Pagina 268 - Knight of the most noble order of the Garter, Lord President of the Council established in the Marches of Wales, son and heir of the aforenamed Sir William, caused this Tower to be builded, and that most excellent prince's arms to be erected, Anno Domini, 1585.