The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift...W. Durell & Company, 1812 |
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Page 85
... followed in the world . When a man's temper hath been so soured by misfortunes and hard usage , that perhaps he hath reason enough to complain ; then one of these se- ducers , under the pretence of friendship , will seem to lament his ...
... followed in the world . When a man's temper hath been so soured by misfortunes and hard usage , that perhaps he hath reason enough to complain ; then one of these se- ducers , under the pretence of friendship , will seem to lament his ...
Page 131
... followed the doctrines of Plato and Epicurus . St. Paul likewise , who was well versed in all the Gre- cian literature , seems very much to despise their philo- sophy , as we find in his writings ; cautioning the Colos- sians to ...
... followed the doctrines of Plato and Epicurus . St. Paul likewise , who was well versed in all the Gre- cian literature , seems very much to despise their philo- sophy , as we find in his writings ; cautioning the Colos- sians to ...
Page 133
... followed only for itself whereas , if there be any thing in this more than the sound of the words , it is at least too ab- stracted to become a universal influencing principle in the world , and therefore could not be of general use ...
... followed only for itself whereas , if there be any thing in this more than the sound of the words , it is at least too ab- stracted to become a universal influencing principle in the world , and therefore could not be of general use ...
Page 205
... followed with too much greediness by which means it has happened , that the greater number of our priests are in that sentiment , and think it necessary to believe the Trinity , and incarna- tion of Christ . " Our priests likewise ...
... followed with too much greediness by which means it has happened , that the greater number of our priests are in that sentiment , and think it necessary to believe the Trinity , and incarna- tion of Christ . " Our priests likewise ...
Page 290
... followed as fast as they could , some on horseback , and the rest on foot , to prevent me from go- ing off with the horse ; but I put him to the gallop , and suffering him to choose his own way through the moun- tain , which was full of ...
... followed as fast as they could , some on horseback , and the rest on foot , to prevent me from go- ing off with the horse ; but I put him to the gallop , and suffering him to choose his own way through the moun- tain , which was full of ...
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Page 103 - But the wisdom that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Page 51 - Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
Page 52 - And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.
Page 2 - Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility : for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Page 133 - When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.
Page 20 - Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness ; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens...
Page 217 - She never had the least absence of mind in conversation, nor given to interruption, or appeared eager to put in her word, by waiting impatiently until another had done. She spoke in a most agreeable voice, in the plainest words, never hesitating, except out of modesty before new faces, where she was somewhat reserved ; nor, among her nearest friends, ever spoke much at a time. She was but little versed...
Page 4 - And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee : nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary...
Page 140 - ... learned or any man a lawyer. Kings are commonly said to have long hands ; I wish they had as long ears. Princes in their infancy, childhood, and youth are said to discover prodigious parts and wit, to speak things that surprise and astonish; strange so many hopeful princes and so many shameful kings. If they happen to die young, they would have been prodigies of wisdom and virtue ; if they live, they are often prodigies indeed, but of another sort.
Page 136 - The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes.