World's Laconics: Or, The Best Thoughts of the Best Authors in Prose and PoetryDodd, 1866 - 432 pages |
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Page 64
... fear of the power and unkindness , even of the meanest of mortals.— Seneca . DEPRAVITY . - Men sometimes affect to deny the depravity of our race ; but it is as clearly taught in the lawyer's office , and in the court of justice , as in ...
... fear of the power and unkindness , even of the meanest of mortals.— Seneca . DEPRAVITY . - Men sometimes affect to deny the depravity of our race ; but it is as clearly taught in the lawyer's office , and in the court of justice , as in ...
Page 66
... ' Tis the offspring of fear , of laziness , and impatience ; it argues a defect of spirit and resolution , and oftentimes of honesty too . I would not despair , unless I saw my misfortune recorded in the 66 THE WORLD'S LACONICS .
... ' Tis the offspring of fear , of laziness , and impatience ; it argues a defect of spirit and resolution , and oftentimes of honesty too . I would not despair , unless I saw my misfortune recorded in the 66 THE WORLD'S LACONICS .
Page 78
... fear , but from delight in his perfect character . man.- - EDUCATION SHOULD BE RELIGIOUS . - To prevent evil , we hear it said , cultivate and strengthen the higher faculties of -Now Christianity is the one appointed means of doing this ...
... fear , but from delight in his perfect character . man.- - EDUCATION SHOULD BE RELIGIOUS . - To prevent evil , we hear it said , cultivate and strengthen the higher faculties of -Now Christianity is the one appointed means of doing this ...
Page 87
... fears stand . S. Clarke . EVIL , ITS ORIGIN . - Many have puzzled themselves about the origin of evil . I am content to observe that there is evil , and that there is a way to escape from it ; and with this I begin and end . - Newton ...
... fears stand . S. Clarke . EVIL , ITS ORIGIN . - Many have puzzled themselves about the origin of evil . I am content to observe that there is evil , and that there is a way to escape from it ; and with this I begin and end . - Newton ...
Page 95
... fear , not only the violence of the storm , but the leaks of his vessel . Though he should happen to keep above water for a time by the help of a soft breeze , and a calm sea , at the first gust he must inevitably founder , with this ...
... fear , not only the violence of the storm , but the leaks of his vessel . Though he should happen to keep above water for a time by the help of a soft breeze , and a calm sea , at the first gust he must inevitably founder , with this ...
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