The Man in the Moon: Consisting of Essays and Critiques on the Politics, Morals, Manners, Drama, &c. of the Present Day ... [no. 1-24; Nov. 12, 1803-Jan. 28 [i.e. Feb. 11] 1804] |
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scolding at her nurse ) came too late to your assist , ance , and had only time to throw in a single virtue , INTREPIDITY , which answered the devil's purpose better than if it had been left out . “ You will , doubtless , wonder why of ...
scolding at her nurse ) came too late to your assist , ance , and had only time to throw in a single virtue , INTREPIDITY , which answered the devil's purpose better than if it had been left out . “ You will , doubtless , wonder why of ...
Side 27
... instead of authors having to fit the capabilities of the actor ; how much better it was for the public , long experience has shown , These observations are not irrelative , they , perhaps , THE MAN IN THE MOON . 27.
... instead of authors having to fit the capabilities of the actor ; how much better it was for the public , long experience has shown , These observations are not irrelative , they , perhaps , THE MAN IN THE MOON . 27.
Side 30
... The Lord Mayor's Court , Noo . 19th , 1803 . I have lately discovered a philosopher , with a telescope , making experiments , the better to ascertain my physiognomy ; and a fair lady has favoured me SO THE MAN IN THE MOON .
... The Lord Mayor's Court , Noo . 19th , 1803 . I have lately discovered a philosopher , with a telescope , making experiments , the better to ascertain my physiognomy ; and a fair lady has favoured me SO THE MAN IN THE MOON .
Side 44
If men were better agreed in the business of their own happiness , ambition would have nothing to do , blood would be no longer spilt in war , man would not oppose his brother man in the ranks of slaughter , and the invading foe ...
If men were better agreed in the business of their own happiness , ambition would have nothing to do , blood would be no longer spilt in war , man would not oppose his brother man in the ranks of slaughter , and the invading foe ...
Side 47
... it is not meant in its literal sense ; but to shew that it is better not to resent violence with violence , and to shew also the strength of meekness , which in the just is an impregnable tower that nothing can successfully assail .
... it is not meant in its literal sense ; but to shew that it is better not to resent violence with violence , and to shew also the strength of meekness , which in the just is an impregnable tower that nothing can successfully assail .
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