 | James Boswell - 1846 - 602 σελίδες
...couplet : ' For blemings ever wmit on virtuous deeds, And, though a late, a sure reward succeeds.1 " When a man eminently virtuous, a Brutus, a Cato, or a Socrates, finally sinks under the presnire of accumulated misfortune, we are not only led to entertain a more indignant hatred of vice... | |
 | 1847 - 526 σελίδες
...And wafted thence on angels' wings, through ways Of light to the bright Source of all. CONGREVE. 6. For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though a late, a sure reward succeeds. CONGREVE'S Mourning Bride. 7. Virtue may be assail'd, but never hurt ; Surpris'd by unjust force, but... | |
 | 1847 - 540 σελίδες
...And wafted thence on angels' wings, through ways Of light to the bright Source of all. CONGRETE. 6. For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though a late, a sure reward succeeds. CONGREVE'S Mourning Bride. 7. Virtue may be assail'd, but never hurt ; Surpris'd by unjust force, but... | |
 | James Boswell - 1848 - 374 σελίδες
...Congreve concludes the tragedy of ' The Mourning Bride' with the following foolish couplet : — * For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And, though...virtuous, a Brutus, a Cato, or a Socrates, finally sink under the pressure of accumulated misfortune, we are not only led to entertain a more indignant... | |
 | Cyclopaedia - 1853 - 772 σελίδες
...enthrall'd; Yet even that, which mischief meant most harm, Shall in the happy trial prove most glory. Milton. For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though a late, a sure reward succeeds. Congreve. Each must in virtue strive for to excel; The man lives twice who lives the first life well.... | |
 | John Bartlett - 1856 - 660 σελίδες
...like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. The Mourning Bride. Act v. Sc. xii. For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though a late, a sure reward succeeds. Way of the World. Act iii. Se. 12. If there 's delight in love, 't is when I see The heart which others... | |
 | Elbridge Gerry Paige - 1857 - 362 σελίδες
...perpetual peace — 'and nothing else.' Let us all think. So mote it te! VIRTUE ITS REWARDS. TEXT. — For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds ; And though a late, a sure, reward succ -eds. MY HEARERS — I believe that the seeds of virtue are implanted in eveiy heart , but with... | |
 | James Boswell - 1860 - 960 σελίδες
...Congreve concludes the tragedy of " The Mourning Bride " wich the following foolish couplet : — * For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds. And, though...succeeds.' " When a man eminently virtuous, a Brutus, a Calo, or a Socrates, finally sinks under the pressure of accumulated misfortune, we are not only led... | |
 | James Boswell - 1860 - 950 σελίδες
...Mourning Bride " with the following foolish couplet : — ' For blessings ever wait on virtuous deedt, And, though a late, a sure reward succeeds.' " When a man eminently virtuous, a Brutus, a Calo. or i_ Socrates, finally sinks under the pressure of accumulated misfortune, we are not only led... | |
 | Caroline M. Mersereau - 1860 - 370 σελίδες
...Where trees above you wave, While flowers shall bloom around your tomb, A quiet country grave. 10. Blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though a late, a sure reward succeeds. Congrevs. What matters it? — a few years more Life's surge, so restless heretofore, Shall break upon... | |
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When a man eminently virtuous, a Brutus, a Cato, or a Socrates, finally sinks under the pressure of accumulated misfortune, we are not only led to entertain a more indignant hatred of vice, than if he... 
