Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 87W. Blackwood, 1860 |
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... reason where imposed a law , — Not till the right to argue truth be won , The heart of many fires the lips of one ; And the great Art which sways this age of ours , Stands forth as Justice ' midst conflicting powers , And , lest the foe ...
... reason where imposed a law , — Not till the right to argue truth be won , The heart of many fires the lips of one ; And the great Art which sways this age of ours , Stands forth as Justice ' midst conflicting powers , And , lest the foe ...
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... Reason in the tough To Kalon . With what rich spoils the full life overflows ; His genius gilds , because his nature glows ; Call it not versatile , but , like the sun , Fix'd and the same whate'er it beams upon ; Fix'd and the same not ...
... Reason in the tough To Kalon . With what rich spoils the full life overflows ; His genius gilds , because his nature glows ; Call it not versatile , but , like the sun , Fix'd and the same whate'er it beams upon ; Fix'd and the same not ...
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... reason why I wish Master Norman and Mrs Osett to have it , you fool . I never see company , and where would be the sense of letting it stand empty ? " " But it's no empty , sir , ava ' . It's been occupied thae four months . " 66 ...
... reason why I wish Master Norman and Mrs Osett to have it , you fool . I never see company , and where would be the sense of letting it stand empty ? " " But it's no empty , sir , ava ' . It's been occupied thae four months . " 66 ...
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easily distinguishable from fanati- cism , which , far more than reason , actuates their conduct , and which alone can furnish the explanation of many an historical anomaly . But it was so determined and done . The universal feeling was ...
easily distinguishable from fanati- cism , which , far more than reason , actuates their conduct , and which alone can furnish the explanation of many an historical anomaly . But it was so determined and done . The universal feeling was ...
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... reason why Mr Ruskin should not follow up the Elements of Draw- ing with elements of naval tactics , horsemanship , engineering , dog - break- ing , political economy , rat - catching , domestic cookery , moral philosophy , and the ...
... reason why Mr Ruskin should not follow up the Elements of Draw- ing with elements of naval tactics , horsemanship , engineering , dog - break- ing , political economy , rat - catching , domestic cookery , moral philosophy , and the ...
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Page 326 - With bated breath, and whispering humbleness, Say this: — "Fair sir, you spit on me on Wednesday last; You spurned me such a day ; another time You called me dog; and for these courtesies I'll lend you thus much moneys ?
Page 447 - We will return no more;" And all at once they sang, "Our island home Is far beyond the wave; we will no longer roam.
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Page 326 - Shylock, we would have moneys :" — you say so ; You, that did void your rheum upon my beard, And foot me as you spurn a stranger cur Over your threshold : moneys is your suit. What should I say to you ? Should I not say, " Hath a dog money ? is it possible A cur can lend three thousand ducats...
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Page 326 - About my moneys and my usances : Still have I borne it with a patient shrug, For sufferance is the badge of all our tribe. You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own. Well, then, it now appears you need my help. Go to, then ; you come to me, and you say, Shylock, we would have moneys...