Essays, Lectures and OrationsWilliam S. Orr, 1848 - 364 psl. |
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... Epaminondas . I hold it more just to love the world of this hour , than the world of his hour . Nor can you , if I am true , excite me to the least uneasiness by saying , “ he acted , and thou sittest still . " I see action to be good ...
... Epaminondas . I hold it more just to love the world of this hour , than the world of his hour . Nor can you , if I am true , excite me to the least uneasiness by saying , “ he acted , and thou sittest still . " I see action to be good ...
130 psl.
... Epaminondas , the Scipio of old , and I must think we are more deeply indebted to him than to all the ancient writers . Each of his " Lives " is a refutation to the despondency and cowardice of our reli- gious and political theorists ...
... Epaminondas , the Scipio of old , and I must think we are more deeply indebted to him than to all the ancient writers . Each of his " Lives " is a refutation to the despondency and cowardice of our reli- gious and political theorists ...
135 psl.
... Epaminondas , brave and affectionate , does not seem to us to need Olympus to die upon , nor the Syrian sunshine . He lies very well where he is . The Jerseys were handsome ground enough for Wash- ington to tread , and London streets ...
... Epaminondas , brave and affectionate , does not seem to us to need Olympus to die upon , nor the Syrian sunshine . He lies very well where he is . The Jerseys were handsome ground enough for Wash- ington to tread , and London streets ...
276 psl.
... Epaminondas , and John De Witt ; I would resolve on suicide like Cato ; I would commit sacri- lege with David ; yea , and pluck ears of corn on the Sabbath , for no other reason than that I was fainting for lack of food . For , I have ...
... Epaminondas , and John De Witt ; I would resolve on suicide like Cato ; I would commit sacri- lege with David ; yea , and pluck ears of corn on the Sabbath , for no other reason than that I was fainting for lack of food . For , I have ...
298 psl.
... Epaminondas or Washington ; when I see among my contemporaries a true orator , an up- right judge , a dear friend ; when I vibrate to the melody and fancy of a poem ; I see beauty that is to be desired . And so lovely , and with yet ...
... Epaminondas or Washington ; when I see among my contemporaries a true orator , an up- right judge , a dear friend ; when I vibrate to the melody and fancy of a poem ; I see beauty that is to be desired . And so lovely , and with yet ...
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