The Monthly Magazine, Volume 2Sherwood, Gilbert and Piper, 1796 |
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... ment of our city feafts , or that the fummum bonum was fuppofed to confift in any thing but a pipe of excellent Ma- deira , or a flice of the new loan . How fhould we be furprized to hear , that Mr. Pitt and Mr. Dundas , even with the ...
... ment of our city feafts , or that the fummum bonum was fuppofed to confift in any thing but a pipe of excellent Ma- deira , or a flice of the new loan . How fhould we be furprized to hear , that Mr. Pitt and Mr. Dundas , even with the ...
Página 455
... ment and taste in the arrangement of his materials . If , beyond the fimple defcription of real objects , it be understood to be the peculiar privilege of the poet to give ideal exiftence to objects , and scenes of which no archetype is ...
... ment and taste in the arrangement of his materials . If , beyond the fimple defcription of real objects , it be understood to be the peculiar privilege of the poet to give ideal exiftence to objects , and scenes of which no archetype is ...
Página 456
... ment . It were as if the mechanical hand , that prepares and mixes the painter's colours , were to fteal away the praife from the inventive genius which produced and executed the defign . Nor let thofe whofe literary productions are ...
... ment . It were as if the mechanical hand , that prepares and mixes the painter's colours , were to fteal away the praife from the inventive genius which produced and executed the defign . Nor let thofe whofe literary productions are ...
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... are not enhanced by mysterious impreffions , but moral conduct has need of encourage- ment in the hour of calumny or ingrati- tude . If difappointed of its natural re- 30 ward , 1796. ] brates . I had to write to ftern.
... are not enhanced by mysterious impreffions , but moral conduct has need of encourage- ment in the hour of calumny or ingrati- tude . If difappointed of its natural re- 30 ward , 1796. ] brates . I had to write to ftern.
Página 466
... ment of lovely females , who hung upon his fteps , emptied their precious per- fumes upon his garments , and learned to love virtue , because he was virtuous : ardent for his country's freedom , and when disappointed of the general ac ...
... ment of lovely females , who hung upon his fteps , emptied their precious per- fumes upon his garments , and learned to love virtue , because he was virtuous : ardent for his country's freedom , and when disappointed of the general ac ...
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Passagens conhecidas
Página 816 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements.
Página 813 - ... all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency. They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force ; to put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation, the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community...
Página 817 - The considerations which respect the right to hold this conduct, it is not necessary, on this occasion, to detail. I will only observe, that according to my understanding of the matter, that right, so far from being denied by any of the belligerent powers, has been virtually admitted by all.
Página 813 - I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally.
Página 817 - I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence, and that after forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal, the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, as myself must soon be to the mansions of rest.
Página 815 - Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue ? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature.
Página 816 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption or infatuation.
Página 813 - This government, the offspring of our own choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support.
Página 813 - HOWEVER combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men, will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Página 811 - ... the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.