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]William Smelley S. Highley, 1804 - 194 sider |
Fra bogen
Resultater 6-10 af 23
Side 61
... society suffers all the injuries of degradation from the effect of an insupportable tax . There is always superflux enough in a country to furnish the supplies of the most expensive war . It is the wisdom of taxation to find out the ...
... society suffers all the injuries of degradation from the effect of an insupportable tax . There is always superflux enough in a country to furnish the supplies of the most expensive war . It is the wisdom of taxation to find out the ...
Side 64
... society . In addition to the above , another numerous class might become the objects of taxation ; these are the lazy , ( for the blind and the lame I would excuse ) a very efficient return might be made of these inefficient beings ...
... society . In addition to the above , another numerous class might become the objects of taxation ; these are the lazy , ( for the blind and the lame I would excuse ) a very efficient return might be made of these inefficient beings ...
Side 75
... society ; but not- withstanding the knife has been used , the corroding ulcer remains , the constitution of Ireland is as dis- eased as ever . It is the great business of true policy , by insensible inculcations of truth , to operate on ...
... society ; but not- withstanding the knife has been used , the corroding ulcer remains , the constitution of Ireland is as dis- eased as ever . It is the great business of true policy , by insensible inculcations of truth , to operate on ...
Side 82
... society , which poor little cui bono might frequently prevent , by only introducing the word real into the sentence . What real good are we to expect from this new scheme to which we so foolishly attach unrealized riches ? we are ...
... society , which poor little cui bono might frequently prevent , by only introducing the word real into the sentence . What real good are we to expect from this new scheme to which we so foolishly attach unrealized riches ? we are ...
Side 98
... society . Certainly the author of Sir Charles Grandison was too good a judge of the human heart to make vanity the ruling and directing principle of his hero's mind ; on that material he erects the cha- 1 racter of Sir Hargrave ...
... society . Certainly the author of Sir Charles Grandison was too good a judge of the human heart to make vanity the ruling and directing principle of his hero's mind ; on that material he erects the cha- 1 racter of Sir Hargrave ...
Andre udgaver - Se alle
Almindelige termer og sætninger
acquainted admiration Anchovy appear astonished barrister beautiful become believe better blessings boatswain called cause certainly character charity chuse Cinderella creature cried cui bono delight doubtless elegant endeavour enemy engaged entertainment epicure evil favour feel fellow fig-tree folly genius gentleman give Glass Slipper hand happened happiness heart honest honour hope human Jack Jahn ladies look Lord Lustre lordship Mameluke manners matter means ment merit mind Moon moral nature never Newfoundland dogs notice NUMBER observations occasion olfactory nerves opinion Orange party PANGLOSS patriot perhaps pocketloquist political poor present principle public enemy pure racter readers reason recollect religion Roman catholics Saturday servant shew shillings side Sir Charles Grandison smile society speak spirit stept talent taste tell thing thought tion true truth vanity vice vineyard virtue volunteer wish wretched
Populære passager
Side 59 - The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
Side 122 - And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: and if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Side 65 - To each fine impulse ? a discerning sense Of decent and sublime, with quick disgust From things deform'd, or disarranged, or gross In species ? This, nor gems, nor stores of gold, Nor purple state, nor culture can bestow ; But God alone when first his active hand Imprints the secret bias of the souL...
Side 181 - He was a man of about forty years of age. with a ruddy complexion, and pleasing exterior.
Side 47 - And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy cloak, let him have thy coat also : and if any one shall compel thee to go with him a mile, go with him two.
Side 175 - I know the right; and I approve it too; I know the wrong, and yet the wrong pursue.
Side 47 - ... if any man smite thee on the one cheek, turn unto him the other also...
Side 50 - ... ordered to hoist the pendant, and the next to boil the leg of mutton. The boatswain, however, who was as rough as the commander, only replied, " Hoist the pendant for you, and be d— d to ye ! Who the devil are you...
Side 50 - ... the mistake. It was not long before the ship was manned, and ready for sea, for every seaman liked Jack Cooling. Jack having heard that it was usual to make a speech to the ship's company, had all hands piped, and, being a very little man, mounted an arm chest for the purpose. Every tar was silent; Jack began, "Harkee! my name's Jack Cooling ; and if you don't do your duty, d — n me if I don't cool ye.
Side 49 - The character of a naval officer is finely formed: it comprises a high sense of honour and courage, with a friendliness of nature, and generosity of mind, that is conspicuous even to an enemy. Our common seamen are rough, hardy and honest ; regular in the points of their duty, disdaining all fatigue and danger when the service requires it The bad part of a ship's company are only a few...