Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page 114
... Cicero said of Roscius , that whilst he seemed the only master qualified for the education of youth , he seemed at " the same time , the only orator capable of discharging the most " important functions of the state . " 66 Those who had ...
... Cicero said of Roscius , that whilst he seemed the only master qualified for the education of youth , he seemed at " the same time , the only orator capable of discharging the most " important functions of the state . " 66 Those who had ...
Page 123
... Cicero de Oratore . What ! do you imagine the goddess of eloquence to possess less attractions than Thalia or Polyhymnia , or have you forgotten the epithets which Ennius bestows on Cethegus , the quintessence of eloquence , and the ...
... Cicero de Oratore . What ! do you imagine the goddess of eloquence to possess less attractions than Thalia or Polyhymnia , or have you forgotten the epithets which Ennius bestows on Cethegus , the quintessence of eloquence , and the ...
Page 129
... his claim to distinction above all the princes of the age ! If I may be allowed to offer my sen- timents , I would advise him to study most diligently the divine S works T works of Cicero , which no man , in my SIR WILLIAM JONES . 129.
... his claim to distinction above all the princes of the age ! If I may be allowed to offer my sen- timents , I would advise him to study most diligently the divine S works T works of Cicero , which no man , in my SIR WILLIAM JONES . 129.
Page 130
John Shore Baron Teignmouth. works of Cicero , which no man , in my opinion , ever perused with- out improving in eloquence and wisdom . The epistle which he wrote to his brother Quintus , on the government of a province , deserves to be ...
John Shore Baron Teignmouth. works of Cicero , which no man , in my opinion , ever perused with- out improving in eloquence and wisdom . The epistle which he wrote to his brother Quintus , on the government of a province , deserves to be ...
Page 157
... Cicero . Demosthenes suffers I think somewhat less ; -but he suffers greatly ; so much , that I must say , that no English reader could well conceive from whence he had acquired the reputation of the first of orators . I am satisfied ...
... Cicero . Demosthenes suffers I think somewhat less ; -but he suffers greatly ; so much , that I must say , that no English reader could well conceive from whence he had acquired the reputation of the first of orators . I am satisfied ...
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