The tragedy of life: records of remarkable phases of lunacy, Volume 1Smith, Elder and Company, 1861 |
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... methodical system , of any sound and accurate knowledge in any special art or vocation ; a habit of feebly re- gretting the days that are gone by ; a sensitive , tetchy spirit , or a peevish melancholy ; —all these MAD OR NOT MAD ? 23.
... methodical system , of any sound and accurate knowledge in any special art or vocation ; a habit of feebly re- gretting the days that are gone by ; a sensitive , tetchy spirit , or a peevish melancholy ; —all these MAD OR NOT MAD ? 23.
Page 111
... sound , their appeal for evening prayers . I say the sound was strange as well as dreary , because in London , perhaps , above all other places , religion is a thing for the seventh day and no other , —at least , was at the time of ...
... sound , their appeal for evening prayers . I say the sound was strange as well as dreary , because in London , perhaps , above all other places , religion is a thing for the seventh day and no other , —at least , was at the time of ...
Page 114
... sound of the hall - door had not escaped ears that were on the qui vive , and a tall figure , wrapped in a horseman's cloak , which had been lurking in the shadow , emerged into sight . I knew the outline of that person , and the whole ...
... sound of the hall - door had not escaped ears that were on the qui vive , and a tall figure , wrapped in a horseman's cloak , which had been lurking in the shadow , emerged into sight . I knew the outline of that person , and the whole ...
Page 118
... falter . It is to be supposed that this line of policy bore the fruits expected . Youth and a sound constitution triumphed over disease , and when Miss St. Maur rose from her bed of sickness , 118 THE TRAGEDY OF LIFE .
... falter . It is to be supposed that this line of policy bore the fruits expected . Youth and a sound constitution triumphed over disease , and when Miss St. Maur rose from her bed of sickness , 118 THE TRAGEDY OF LIFE .
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... sound into the lock , I thought I felt her make a slight movement . We proceeded along a lengthy corridor , and a respectable , stolid - looking woman hastened before us with a key in her hand . * Attendants employed in this capacity ...
... sound into the lock , I thought I felt her make a slight movement . We proceeded along a lengthy corridor , and a respectable , stolid - looking woman hastened before us with a key in her hand . * Attendants employed in this capacity ...
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Page 248 - In his last illness, a friend going to visit him found him in tears, and asking him the reason of it, he answered, " How should I not weep? and who has more reason to weep than I? Would to God that for every question decided by me according to my own opinion I had received so many stripes! then would my accounts be easier. Would to God I had never given any decision of my own...
Page 274 - I say this upon the authority of the first sages in this country, and upon the authority of the established law in all times, which law has never been questioned, that although a man be incapable of conducting his own affairs, he may still be answerable for his criminal acts, if he possess a mind capable of distinguishing right from wrong.
Page 120 - There is no head above the head of a serpent; and there is no wrath above the wrath of an enemy.
Page 274 - The true test of irresponsibility " says Forbes Winslow, " should be, not whether the party accused is aware of the criminality of his actions, but whether he has lost all power of control over his actions." " Make the man's power of controlling his actions the test," says Clouston. " With that view every medical man will agree." Hence, it would appear, if medical science is correct, that the real question of fact for the jury to determine in criminal trials where insanity is alleged, is: Did the...
Page 304 - An inquest was held, and a verdict returned of "died by the visitation of God.
Page 275 - One large employer of labor assured me that never in the whole course of his life had he seen...
Page 61 - Never mind now," he replied ; " but order me medicine ; tell me what I am to do, and how I am to rule myself.
Page 55 - Who by the road-side fell and perished, Wearied with the march of life.
Page 202 - I suppose I looked as if I thought so, for he added hastily, — " We Indians, you know, are a little arbitrary in our ideas, and somewhat disposed to be fatalists in theory.