Mechanics' Magazine, and Journal of the Mechanics' Institute, Bind 1D. K. Minor and J. E. Challis., 1833 |
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... given us outward senses to be employed , and has furnished the means of gratifying them in various kind , and in ample measure . As long as we only taste those pleasures according to the rules of pru- dence and of our duty , that is ...
... given us outward senses to be employed , and has furnished the means of gratifying them in various kind , and in ample measure . As long as we only taste those pleasures according to the rules of pru- dence and of our duty , that is ...
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... given to those who lead such a life . But it is by no means necessary that a man should do nothing else than study known truths , and explore new , in order to earn this high title . Some of the greatest philosophers in all ages have ...
... given to those who lead such a life . But it is by no means necessary that a man should do nothing else than study known truths , and explore new , in order to earn this high title . Some of the greatest philosophers in all ages have ...
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... given on our first page a correct engraving of this splendid edifice , which was completed during the last year ; and as it is one of the most prominent buildings in this city , we have selected it as the first of a series of views in ...
... given on our first page a correct engraving of this splendid edifice , which was completed during the last year ; and as it is one of the most prominent buildings in this city , we have selected it as the first of a series of views in ...
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... given in the " Reper- tory , " as also in the copy of a Prospectus now before me . Mr. Wyatt , it appears , was at the time per- sonally acquainted with the late John Rennie , Esq . who , at his ( Mr. Wyatt's ) recommenda- tion , had ...
... given in the " Reper- tory , " as also in the copy of a Prospectus now before me . Mr. Wyatt , it appears , was at the time per- sonally acquainted with the late John Rennie , Esq . who , at his ( Mr. Wyatt's ) recommenda- tion , had ...
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... given ; and thus it is easy to compute what rades and curvatures are equivalent to each her , as regards traction , with any given ve- locity . In order to express a general formula for the traction when the road - way has both inclina ...
... given ; and thus it is easy to compute what rades and curvatures are equivalent to each her , as regards traction , with any given ve- locity . In order to express a general formula for the traction when the road - way has both inclina ...
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Side 87 - I have seen the water run like a constant fountain stream forty foot high; one vessel of water rarefied by fire driveth up forty of cold water. And a man that tends the work is but to turn two cocks, that, one vessel of water being consumed, another begins to force and re-fill with cold water, and so successively, the fire being tended and kept constant, which the self-same person may likewise abundantly perform in the interim, between the necessity of turning the said cocks.
Side 275 - I elevated myself upon a platform and addressed the assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter, but if they would be quiet and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on or abandon the voyage for that time.
Side 275 - The loud laugh often rose at my expense ; the dry jest ; the wise calculation of losses and expenditures ; the dull but endless repetition of " the Fulton Folly." Never did a single encouraging remark, a bright hope, or a warm wish, cross my path.
Side 247 - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. 3 ORDER Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. 4 RESOLUTION Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve. 5 FRUGALITY Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; ie, waste nothing.
Side 262 - Croesus' wealth a straw; For care, I care not what it is; I fear not fortune's fatal law; My mind is such as may not move For beauty bright, or force of love. I wish but what I have at will; I wander not to seek for more; I like the plain, I climb no hill; In greatest storms I sit on shore, And laugh at them that toil in vain To get what must be lost again.
Side 323 - Whereas the main Business of Natural Philosophy is to argue from Phenomena without feigning Hypotheses, and to deduce Causes from Effects, till we come to the very first Cause, which certainly is not mechanical; and not only to unfold the Mechanism of the World, but chiefly to resolve these and such like Questions.
Side 247 - SINCERITY. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly. 8. JUSTICE. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
Side 246 - I would you were a brother of the angle ; for a companion that is cheerful, and free from swearing and scurrilous discourse, is worth gold. I love such mirth as does not make friends ashamed to look upon one another next morning...
Side 274 - The other redeems it from all its insignificance; for it tells me that in the leaves of every forest, and in the flowers of every garden, and in the waters of every rivulet, there are worlds teeming with life, and numberless as are the glories of the firmament.
Side 274 - The one has suggested to me, that beyond and above all that is visible to man, there may lie fields of creation which sweep immeasurably along, and carry the impress of the Almighty's hand to the remotest scenes of the universe. The other suggests to me...