Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 17William Blackwood, 1825 |
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... believe , the greatest at- traction to us all ; but , like dainty children , we set it aside for bonne bouche , and decided to begin with the grotto . Strange misgivings crept over us , when we were directed through the village street ...
... believe , the greatest at- traction to us all ; but , like dainty children , we set it aside for bonne bouche , and decided to begin with the grotto . Strange misgivings crept over us , when we were directed through the village street ...
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... is , to go through such forms , repeat such words , and pay such sums of money , as they may dictate . They must make the people believe , that they may commit 38 [ Jan. State Counsel , by the Statesmen of Cockaigne .
... is , to go through such forms , repeat such words , and pay such sums of money , as they may dictate . They must make the people believe , that they may commit 38 [ Jan. State Counsel , by the Statesmen of Cockaigne .
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must make the people believe , that they may commit the most flagrant wickedness again and again , and still be forgiven , on such terms as all have it in their power to offer ; and that the blackest wretch that ever cursed the earth ...
must make the people believe , that they may commit the most flagrant wickedness again and again , and still be forgiven , on such terms as all have it in their power to offer ; and that the blackest wretch that ever cursed the earth ...
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... believe you . Our limits will not permit us to give more of the unerring counsels of the statesmen of Cockaigne . We re- gret from our souls , that the necessi- ty for our abridging and compressing as much as possible , has prevented us ...
... believe you . Our limits will not permit us to give more of the unerring counsels of the statesmen of Cockaigne . We re- gret from our souls , that the necessi- ty for our abridging and compressing as much as possible , has prevented us ...
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... believe - under this title ; but , in almost every case , with such a serious , reasonable , or cautious , untimely air , that , when they came to be perform- ed , people - who were not in the se- cret - nor concerned in any way , with ...
... believe - under this title ; but , in almost every case , with such a serious , reasonable , or cautious , untimely air , that , when they came to be perform- ed , people - who were not in the se- cret - nor concerned in any way , with ...
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Page 148 - twere anew, the gaps of centuries ; Leaving that beautiful which still was so, And making that which was not, till the place Became religion, and the heart ran o'er With silent worship of the great of old ! — The dead, but sceptred sovereigns, who still rule Our spirits from their urns.
Page 349 - As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteemst the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem, Letting "I dare not" wait upon "I would," Like the poor cat i
Page 452 - I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
Page 148 - The land of honourable death Is here. Up, to the field, and give Away thy breath ! Seek out (less often sought than found) A soldier's grave, for thee the best ! Then look around, and choose thy ground, And take thy rest ! PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY.
Page 483 - Sweet Swan of Avon ! what a sight it were To see thee in our waters yet appear, And make those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza, and our James...
Page 148 - Tread those reviving passions down, Unworthy manhood! — unto thee Indifferent should the smile or frown Of beauty be. If thou regret'st thy youth, why live? The land of honourable death Is here: — up to the field, and give Away thy breath! Seek out — less often sought than found — A soldier's grave, for thee the best; Then look around and choose thy ground, And take thy rest.
Page 148 - My days are in the yellow leaf; The flowers and fruits of love are gone; The worm, the canker, and the grief Are mine alone! The fire that on my bosom preys Is lone as some volcanic isle; No torch is kindled at its blaze — A funeral pile.
Page 99 - Who, as he watches her silently gliding, Remembers that wave after wave is dividing Bosoms that sorrow and guilt could not sever, Hearts which are parted and broken for ever. Or deems that he watches, afloat on the wave, The death-bed of hope, or the young spirit's grave.
Page 151 - gin to fear that thou art past all aid From me and from my calling; yet so young, I still would— Man. Look on me! there is an order Of mortals on the earth, who do become Old in their youth, and die ere middle age, Without the violence of warlike death...
Page 148 - The hope, the fear, the jealous care, The exalted portion of the pain And power of love, I cannot share, But wear the chain. But 'tis not thus — and...