Essays and New AtlantisVan Nostrand, 1942 - 302 pages |
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Page 69
... better nature ; 1o which courage is manifestly such as that creature , without that confidence of a better nature than his own , could never attain . So man , when he resteth and assureth himself upon divine protec- tion and favor ...
... better nature ; 1o which courage is manifestly such as that creature , without that confidence of a better nature than his own , could never attain . So man , when he resteth and assureth himself upon divine protec- tion and favor ...
Page 89
... better that in causes of weight , the matter were pro- pounded one day and not spoken to till the next day ; Night is the season for counsel ; 15 so was it done in the commis- sion of union 16 between England and Scotland , which was a ...
... better that in causes of weight , the matter were pro- pounded one day and not spoken to till the next day ; Night is the season for counsel ; 15 so was it done in the commis- sion of union 16 between England and Scotland , which was a ...
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... better , entreprenant , or remuant ) ; but the exercised for- tune maketh the able man . Fortune is to be honored and respected , and it be but for her daughters , Confidence and Reputation ; for those two Felicity breedeth ; the first ...
... better , entreprenant , or remuant ) ; but the exercised for- tune maketh the able man . Fortune is to be honored and respected , and it be but for her daughters , Confidence and Reputation ; for those two Felicity breedeth ; the first ...
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