Memoirs of John BannisterR. Bentley, 1839 - Actors |
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Page 102 - Yes, as rocks are, When foamy billows split themselves against Their flinty ribs; or as the moon is moved When wolves, with hunger pined, howl at her brightness. I am of a solid temper, and, like these, Steer on a constant course : with mine own sword, If called into the field, I can make that right, Which fearful enemies murmured at as wrong.
Page 93 - I oft have heard him say how he admired Men of your large profession, that could speak To every cause, and things mere contraries, Till they were hoarse again, yet all be law; That, with most quick agility, could turn, And re-turn; make knots, and undo them; Give forked counsel; take provoking gold On either hand, and put it up; these men, He knew, would thrive with their humility.
Page 23 - Hath op'd his ponderous and marble jaws, To cast thee up again. What may this mean, That thou, dead corse, again in complete steel...
Page 102 - How ! forsake thee ! Do I wear a sword for fashion? or is this arm Shrunk up or wither'd? Does there live a man Of that large list I have encounter'd with Can truly say I e'er gave inch of ground Not purchas'd with his blood that did oppose me?
Page 33 - Les mortels sont égaux ; ce n'est point la naissance , C'est la seule vertu qui fait leur différence.
Page 102 - He frights men out of their estates, And breaks through all law-nets, made to curb ill men, As they were cobwebs.
Page 368 - OF a tall stature, and of sable hue, Much like the son of Kish, that lofty Jew, Twelve years complete he suffered in exile, And kept his father's asses all the while...
Page 90 - To these there needs no lie but this his creature, Which was two months since no feature. And though he dares give them five lives to mend it, 'Tis known, five weeks fully penned it, From his own hand, without a coadjutor, Novice, journeyman, or tutor.
Page 93 - Till they were hoarse again, yet all be law ; That, with most quick agility, could turn, And return ; make knots, and undo them ; Give forked counsel ; take provoking gold On either hand, and put it up ; these men, He knew, would thrive with their humility. And, for his part, he thought he should be blest To have his heir of such a suffering spirit, So wise, so grave, of so perplexed a tongue, And loud withal, that would not wag, nor scarce Lie still, without a fee ; when every word Your worship...
Page 104 - Though sometimes lodged in the hearts of worldly men, That ne'er consider from whom they receive it, Forsakes such as abuse the giver of it. Which is the reason that the politic And cunning statesman, that believes he fathoms The counsels of all kingdoms on the earth, Is by simplicity oft over-reached.