The Percy anecdotes, by Sholto and Reuben Percy. (Eloquence). |
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... with reverence , declared at first that they ought on no account to disgrace the character of the republic , by affording refuge to one so infamous . A day was appointed for the solemn decision of the 4 PERCY ANECDOTES .
... with reverence , declared at first that they ought on no account to disgrace the character of the republic , by affording refuge to one so infamous . A day was appointed for the solemn decision of the 4 PERCY ANECDOTES .
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... character of Isocrates presents the rare combi- nation of a man , who , devoid of fear , is recorded to have passed through a long life , without having made an enemy of a single individual , by the boldness of his eloquence . When ...
... character of Isocrates presents the rare combi- nation of a man , who , devoid of fear , is recorded to have passed through a long life , without having made an enemy of a single individual , by the boldness of his eloquence . When ...
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... characters of their great men illus- trated in a funeral oration by the most eloquent among their survivors . The custom of the Romans has been continued among the Christians ; and it is to be wished , that with the custom , we had also ...
... characters of their great men illus- trated in a funeral oration by the most eloquent among their survivors . The custom of the Romans has been continued among the Christians ; and it is to be wished , that with the custom , we had also ...
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... character , he uttered his admonitions with acri- mony and vehemence , more apt to irritate than to re- claim . Those very qualities , however , which now render his character less amiable , fitted him to be the instrument of Providence ...
... character , he uttered his admonitions with acri- mony and vehemence , more apt to irritate than to re- claim . Those very qualities , however , which now render his character less amiable , fitted him to be the instrument of Providence ...
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... character of a queen , or that of a judge ? " inquired Margaret , with the same in- trepid firmness . Elizabeth professed to her it was in that of a queen . " Then , " continued Lambrun , " it is your majesty's duty to grant me a pardon ...
... character of a queen , or that of a judge ? " inquired Margaret , with the same in- trepid firmness . Elizabeth professed to her it was in that of a queen . " Then , " continued Lambrun , " it is your majesty's duty to grant me a pardon ...
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Стр. 122 - ... to attend one of his sermons, in the course of which I perceived he intended to finish with a collection, and I silently resolved he should get nothing from me. I had in my pocket a handful of copper money, three or four silver dollars, and five pistoles in gold. As he proceeded I began to soften, and concluded to give the copper.
Стр. 41 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance : for my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. . But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Стр. 146 - Consider the lilies of the field; they toil not, neither do they spin: yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Стр. 27 - I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm...
Стр. 62 - Much more, Sir, is he to be abhorred, who, as he has advanced in age, has receded from virtue, and becomes more wicked with less temptation ; — who prostitutes himself for money which he cannot enjoy, and spends the remains of his life in the ruin of his country.
Стр. 27 - I myself will take up arms; I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. I know already...
Стр. 101 - List his discourse of war, and you shall hear A fearful battle render'd you in music: Turn him to any cause of policy, The Gordian knot of it he will unloose, Familiar as his garter...
Стр. 167 - I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews bought and sold have ever earned.
Стр. 62 - Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining; but surely age may become justly contemptible, if the opportunities which it brings have passed away without improvement, and vice appears to prevail when the passions have subsided.
Стр. 40 - Caesar had his Brutus — Charles the First, his Cromwell — and George the Third'* — (' Treason,' cried the speaker — ' Treason, treason !' echoed from every part of the house.