The British Essayists: The RamblerJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and Son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and Son, W. J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, J. Sewell, R. Faulder, G. and W. Nicol, T. Payne, G. and J. Robinson, W. Lowndes, G. Wilkie, J. Mathews, P. McQueen, Ogilvy and Son, J. Scatcherd, J. Walker, Vernor and Hood, R. Lea, Darton and Harvey, J. Nunn, Lackington and Company, D. Walker, Clarke and Son, G. Kearsley, C. Law, J. White, Longman and Rees, Cadell, Jun. and Davies, J. Barker, T. Kay, Wynne and Company, Pote and Company, Carpenter and Company, W. Miller, Murray and Highley, S. Bagster, T. Hurst, T. Boosey, R. Pheney, W. Baynes, J. Harding, R. H. Evans, J. Mawman; and W. Creech, Edinburgh, 1802 |
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... indulged- the Character of Eriphile .... 113. The History of Hymenæus's Courtship 114. The Necessity of proportioning Punish- ments to Crimes 115. The Sequel of Hymenæus's Courtship 116. The young Trader's Attempt at Polite- ness 117 ...
... indulged- the Character of Eriphile .... 113. The History of Hymenæus's Courtship 114. The Necessity of proportioning Punish- ments to Crimes 115. The Sequel of Hymenæus's Courtship 116. The young Trader's Attempt at Polite- ness 117 ...
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... indulged too often , will shake off the authority of reason , and range capriciously from one object to another . The disposition to defer every important design to a time of leisure , and a state of settled uniformity , pro- ceeds ...
... indulged too often , will shake off the authority of reason , and range capriciously from one object to another . The disposition to defer every important design to a time of leisure , and a state of settled uniformity , pro- ceeds ...
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... indulgence ; the diseases of mind as well as body are cured by contraries , and to contraries we should readily have recourse , if we dreaded guilt as we dread pain . The completion and sum of repentance is a change of life . That ...
... indulgence ; the diseases of mind as well as body are cured by contraries , and to contraries we should readily have recourse , if we dreaded guilt as we dread pain . The completion and sum of repentance is a change of life . That ...
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... indulged by the Supreme Benefactor ; but the advantages of either may be lost by too much eagerness to obtain them . A thousand beauties in their first blossom , by an imprudent ex- posure to the open world , have suddenly withered at ...
... indulged by the Supreme Benefactor ; but the advantages of either may be lost by too much eagerness to obtain them . A thousand beauties in their first blossom , by an imprudent ex- posure to the open world , have suddenly withered at ...
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... indulgence . The body , long accus- tomed to stated quantities and uniform periods , is dis- ordered by the smallest irregularity ; and since we cannot adjust every day by the balance or barometer , it is fit sometimes to depart from ...
... indulgence . The body , long accus- tomed to stated quantities and uniform periods , is dis- ordered by the smallest irregularity ; and since we cannot adjust every day by the balance or barometer , it is fit sometimes to depart from ...
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Page 184 - deceive, betray, Then as repentant to submit, beseech, And reconcilement move with feign'd remorse, Confess and promise wonders in her change; Not truly penitent, but chief to try Her husband, how far urg'd his patience bears, His virtue or weakness which way to assail: Then with more cautious and instructed skill Again transgresses, and again submits. When
Page 203 - yet a child, ere yet a fool to fame, I lisp'd in numbers, for the numbers came. Believe me, reader, can say more Than many a braver marble can, Here lies a truly honest man. This plain floor,
Page 184 - of glory run, and race of shame ; And I shall shortly be with them that rest. The reply of Samson to the flattering Dalilah affords a just and striking description of the stratagems and allurements of feminine hypocrisy
Page 176 - There I am wont to sit when any chance Relieves me from my task of servile toil, Daily in the common prison else cnjoin'd me.— —O wherefore was my birth from Heav'n foretold Twice by an angel ? . —Why was my breeding
Page 179 - having prevailed on his guide to suffer him to lean against the main pillars of the theatrical edifice, tore down the roof upon the spectators and himself: Those two massy pillars, With horrible confusion, to and fro, He tugg'd, he shook, till down they came, and drew The whole roof after them, with burst of thunder, Upon the heads of all who s.it beneath
Page 282 - from clime to clime observant stray'd, Their manners noted, and their states survey'd, On stormy seas unnumber'd toils he bore, Safe with his friends to gain his natal shore : Vain toils ! their impious folly dar'd to prey On herds devoted to the god of day : The god vindictive
Page 183 - is not wholly without verbal quaintness : 1 a prisoner chain'd scarce freely draw The air imprison'd also, close and damp. From the sentiments we may properly descend to the consideration of the language, which, in imitation of the ancients, is through the whole dialogue remarkably simple and unadorned, seldom heightened by epithets, or varied by figures; yet sometimes
Page 185 - Yet with thy strength thou serv'st the Philistines. Sams- Not in their idol worship, but by labour Honest and lawful to deserve my food Of those who have me in their civil power. Chor. Where the heart joins not, outward acts defile not.
Page 260 - transacted in former times, is to continue always a child. If no use is made of the labours of past ages, the world must remain always in the infancy of knowledge. The discoveries of every man must terminate in his own advantage, and the studies of
Page 286 - The most useful medicines are often unpleasing to the taste. Those who are oppressed by their own reputation) will perhaps not be comforted by hearing that their cares are unnecessary. But the truth is, that no man is much regarded by the rest of the world.. He that considers how little he dwells upon the condition of others, will