The Works of Edward Gibbon, Volume 13F. DeFau, 1907 - Byzantine Empire |
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... equal proportion would be too light for many , and for some might possibly be too heavy . The character and conduct of each man were separately weighed ; but in- stead of the calm solemnity of a judicial enquiry , the fortune and honour ...
... equal proportion would be too light for many , and for some might possibly be too heavy . The character and conduct of each man were separately weighed ; but in- stead of the calm solemnity of a judicial enquiry , the fortune and honour ...
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... equal to the Prelate . " On the appearance of the fable of the Bees he drew his pen against the licentious doctrine that private vices are public benefits , and morality as well as Religion must joyn in his applause . Mr. Law's master ...
... equal to the Prelate . " On the appearance of the fable of the Bees he drew his pen against the licentious doctrine that private vices are public benefits , and morality as well as Religion must joyn in his applause . Mr. Law's master ...
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... equals , the insont tyranny of his seniors , and the rod , perhaps , of a cruel and capricious pædagogue . Such hardships may steel the mind and body against the in- juries of fortune ; but my timid reserve was astonished by the crowd ...
... equals , the insont tyranny of his seniors , and the rod , perhaps , of a cruel and capricious pædagogue . Such hardships may steel the mind and body against the in- juries of fortune ; but my timid reserve was astonished by the crowd ...
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... equal age , we freely conversed on every topic , familiar or abstruse : and it was her delight and reward to observe the first shoots of my young ideas . Pain and languor were often soothed by the voice of instruction and amusement ...
... equal age , we freely conversed on every topic , familiar or abstruse : and it was her delight and reward to observe the first shoots of my young ideas . Pain and languor were often soothed by the voice of instruction and amusement ...
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... equals , the habits of truth , fortitude , and prudence will insensibly be matured ; birth and riches are measured by the standard of personal merit ; and the mimic scene of a rebellion has sometimes † displayed in their true colours ...
... equals , the habits of truth , fortitude , and prudence will insensibly be matured ; birth and riches are measured by the standard of personal merit ; and the mimic scene of a rebellion has sometimes † displayed in their true colours ...
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Page 277 - After laying down my pen, I took several turns in a berceau, or covered walk of acacias, which commands a prospect of the country, the lake, and the mountains. The air was temperate, the sky was serene, the silver orb of the moon was reflected from the waters, and all nature was silent. I will not dissemble the first emotions of joy on the recovery of my freedom, and perhaps the establishment of my fame.
Page 276 - It was on the day, or rather night, of the 27th of June, 1787, between the hours of eleven and twelve, that I wrote the last lines of the last page in a summer-house in my garden. After laying down my pen, I took several turns in a berceau, or covered walk of acacias, which commands a prospect of the country, the lake, and the mountains.
Page 252 - It was at Rome, on the 15th of October 1764, as I sat musing amidst the ruins of the Capitol, while the barefooted friars were singing vespers in the temple of Jupiter,* that the idea of writing the decline and fall of the city first started to my mind.
Page 344 - picture of human manners, will outlive the 'Palace of the Escurial, and the imperial ' eagle of the House of Austria.
Page 277 - But my pride was soon humbled, and a sober melancholy was spread over my mind, by the idea that I had taken an everlasting leave of an old and agreeable companion, and that, whatsoever might be the future date of my History, the life of the historian must be short and precarious.
Page 5 - Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar school; and whereas, before, our forefathers had no other books but the score and the tally, thou hast caused printing to be used, and, contrary to the king, his crown and dignity, thou hast built a paper-mill.
Page 108 - That in the university of Oxford, the greater part of the public professors have for these many years given up altogether even the pretence of teaching.
Page 57 - To the University of Oxford I acknowledge no obligation; and she will as cheerfully renounce me for a son as I am willing to disclaim her for a mother. I spent fourteen months at Magdalen College; they proved the fourteen months the most idle and unprofitable of my whole life...
Page 130 - Curchod were the theme of universal applause. The report of such a prodigy awakened my curiosity ; I saw and loved. I found her learned without pedantry, lively in conversation, pure in sentiment, and elegant in manners; and the first sudden emotion was fortified by the habits and knowledge of a more familiar acquaintance.
Page 195 - But every man who rises above the common level has received two educations : the first from his teachers ; the second, more personal and important, from himself.