The works of Henry Fielding, ed. with a biogr. essay by L. Stephen, Τόμος 51882 |
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Σελίδα 441 - A jest's prosperity lies in the ear • Of him that hears it, never in the tongue Of him that makes it : then, if sickly ears, Deaf 'd with the clamours of their own dear groans.
Σελίδα 342 - The understanding, like the eye, whilst it makes us see and perceive all other things, takes no notice of itself: And it requires art and pains to set it at a distance, and make it its own object.
Σελίδα 434 - A man so various, that he seem'd to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome...
Σελίδα 383 - The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few : pray ye therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. Go your ways : behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
Σελίδα 352 - Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls : Who steals my purse steals trash ; 'tis something, nothing ; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands ; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.
Σελίδα 270 - And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the Lord your God.
Σελίδα 382 - And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach...
Σελίδα 220 - ... to laugh. Some valuing those of their own side or mind, Still make themselves the measure of mankind: Fondly we think we honour merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.
Σελίδα 220 - For rising merit will buoy up at last. Might he return, and bless once more our eyes, New Blackmores and new Milbourns must arise: Nay, should great Homer lift his awful head, Zoilus again would start up from the dead.
Σελίδα 291 - Here will I hold. If there's a power above us — And that there is, all nature cries aloud Through all her works — He must delight in virtue; And that which He delights in must be happy.