The Works of Sydney Smith, Volume 1Longman, 1839 |
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Page 27
... respect . That they should be exposed to that ridicule , by the forward imbecility of friendship , from which they appear to be protected by intrinsic worth , is so painful a consideration , that the very thought of it , we are ...
... respect . That they should be exposed to that ridicule , by the forward imbecility of friendship , from which they appear to be protected by intrinsic worth , is so painful a consideration , that the very thought of it , we are ...
Page 75
... respecting liars : he is there in- formed of the pernicious effects that practice produces on society at large ; and he ... respect which a child entertains for its parent and instructor , is the first scaffolding upon which the sacred ...
... respecting liars : he is there in- formed of the pernicious effects that practice produces on society at large ; and he ... respect which a child entertains for its parent and instructor , is the first scaffolding upon which the sacred ...
Page 86
... respect and attachment which men are always inclined to show towards government , there still remained a large body of loyal Catholics ; that these only de- creased in number from the rapid increase of perse- cution ; and that , after ...
... respect and attachment which men are always inclined to show towards government , there still remained a large body of loyal Catholics ; that these only de- creased in number from the rapid increase of perse- cution ; and that , after ...
Page 89
... respect the least provision for posterity . This monstrous custom , so op- posite to the natural feelings of mankind , was probably per- petuated by the policy of the chiefs . In the first place , the power of partitioning being lodged ...
... respect the least provision for posterity . This monstrous custom , so op- posite to the natural feelings of mankind , was probably per- petuated by the policy of the chiefs . In the first place , the power of partitioning being lodged ...
Page 93
... respect for the King ; and wish him all the happiness compatible with the happiness of his people . But these are not times to pay foolish compliments to Kings , or the sons of Kings , or to any body else : this Journal has always ...
... respect for the King ; and wish him all the happiness compatible with the happiness of his people . But these are not times to pay foolish compliments to Kings , or the sons of Kings , or to any body else : this Journal has always ...
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Page 282 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there ; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
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Page 280 - But Peter and John answered and said unto them; Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.