Woman the glory of the manThomas Richardson and Son, 1856 - 204 pages |
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... Taste must bring up the rear . From Plato is derived the suggestion that it is mind alone that is beautiful ; and that , in the per- ception of beauty it only contemplates the shadow of its own affections , a doctrine which undoubtedly ...
... Taste must bring up the rear . From Plato is derived the suggestion that it is mind alone that is beautiful ; and that , in the per- ception of beauty it only contemplates the shadow of its own affections , a doctrine which undoubtedly ...
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... taste the nature of the same , finite or otherwise , as the case may be . In regard to foreign matters , we leave to those concerned therein , to negotiate with the different powers , and adopt according to their diplomatic skill , the ...
... taste the nature of the same , finite or otherwise , as the case may be . In regard to foreign matters , we leave to those concerned therein , to negotiate with the different powers , and adopt according to their diplomatic skill , the ...
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... taste , her skill became the more necessary to enable her to bring together as great a variety of fruits as possible . That the first woman was accomplished in this art cannot be doubted for a moment , since her daughters , when they ...
... taste , her skill became the more necessary to enable her to bring together as great a variety of fruits as possible . That the first woman was accomplished in this art cannot be doubted for a moment , since her daughters , when they ...
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... that is to say , were neither wind nor water - proof . But who taught the fingers their pliability , or suggested to the hand its skill woman's taste . in the construction of articles of dress 40 RULES AND NOT EXCEPTIONS .
... that is to say , were neither wind nor water - proof . But who taught the fingers their pliability , or suggested to the hand its skill woman's taste . in the construction of articles of dress 40 RULES AND NOT EXCEPTIONS .
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J. Watts Lethbridge. woman's taste . in the construction of articles of dress ? The hand is the index of the mind , -the fingers tell of the working of the wheels enclosed within the mechan- ism of the human frame . So fine is the ...
J. Watts Lethbridge. woman's taste . in the construction of articles of dress ? The hand is the index of the mind , -the fingers tell of the working of the wheels enclosed within the mechan- ism of the human frame . So fine is the ...
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Page 146 - An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign ; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: for as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly, so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
Page 26 - She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Page 189 - Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, 0 my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it.
Page 25 - Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Page 25 - She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it : with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Page 25 - She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Page 191 - I never addressed myself in the language of decency and friendship, without receiving a decent and friendly answer — with man it has often been otherwise.
Page 21 - In beauty, that of favour is more than that of colour, and that of decent and gracious motion more than that of favour.
Page 26 - She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed ; Her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all.
Page 203 - But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed then Eve. And Adam was not deceived ; but the woman, being deceived, was in the transgression ; notwithstanding she shall be saved in child-bearing, if they continue in faith, and charity, and holiness with sobriety.