The American Orator, Or, Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry: Comprehending a Diversity of Oratorical Specimens, of the Eloquence of Popular Assemblies, of the Bar, of the Pulpit, &c. Principally Intended for the Use of Schools and Academies. To which are Prefixed a Dissertation on Oratorical Delivery and the Outlines of GestureSidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819 - 408 Seiten |
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... thought too ar- duous for its acquirement , by those who are likely to be called upon , in any situation to read in public ; that is , by any men of liberal education or rank in life , above the lowest vulgar ; each of whom , will ...
... thought too ar- duous for its acquirement , by those who are likely to be called upon , in any situation to read in public ; that is , by any men of liberal education or rank in life , above the lowest vulgar ; each of whom , will ...
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... so is that of the other , because he distin- guishes every moment of it with useful and amusing thoughts : or , in other words , because the on'e is al- ways wishing it away ' , and the other always 36 A DISSERTATION ON.
... so is that of the other , because he distin- guishes every moment of it with useful and amusing thoughts : or , in other words , because the on'e is al- ways wishing it away ' , and the other always 36 A DISSERTATION ON.
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... thought but of an if ; as if you said so , then I said số : O ho ! did you so ? So they shook hands and swore brothers . Queen . Hamlet , thou hast thy father much offended . Hamlet . Mother , you have my father much offended . My ...
... thought but of an if ; as if you said so , then I said số : O ho ! did you so ? So they shook hands and swore brothers . Queen . Hamlet , thou hast thy father much offended . Hamlet . Mother , you have my father much offended . My ...
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... thoughts immaculate , His tears pure messengers sent from his heart , His heart as far from fraud as heaven from ... thought and contem- plation : this constitutes the difference between a Pause and a Break ; the former is a gradual ...
... thoughts immaculate , His tears pure messengers sent from his heart , His heart as far from fraud as heaven from ... thought and contem- plation : this constitutes the difference between a Pause and a Break ; the former is a gradual ...
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... thoughts . " : Every thing , it must be confessed , depends on the hand it gives strength and colouring to eloquence , and adds force and nerves to the riches of thought , which , otherwise languid , creeping on the ground , and ...
... thoughts . " : Every thing , it must be confessed , depends on the hand it gives strength and colouring to eloquence , and adds force and nerves to the riches of thought , which , otherwise languid , creeping on the ground , and ...
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Seite 286 - The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds; but the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought, and nourished up ; and it grew up together with him, and with his children : it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
Seite 365 - Twilight gray had in her sober livery all things clad : Silence accompanied ; for Beast and Bird, they to their grassy couch, these to their nests, were slunk, — all but the wakeful nightingale; she, all night long, her amorous descant sung; Silence was pleased. Now...
Seite 356 - The NORTH, in an unrestrained intercourse with the SOUTH, protected by the equal laws of a common government, finds in the productions of the latter, great additional resources of maritime and commercial enterprise, and precious materials of manufacturing industry. The SOUTH, in the same intercourse benefiting by the agency of the NORTH, sees its agriculture grow, and its commerce expand.
Seite 245 - I send thee ; to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God ; that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified, by faith that is in me.
Seite 118 - To spend too much time in studies, is sloth; to use them too much for ornament, is affectation; to make judgment wholly by their rules, is the humor of a scholar; they perfect nature, and are perfected by experience...
Seite 369 - I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews bought and sold have ever earn'd.
Seite 364 - She'd come again, and with a greedy ear Devour up my discourse: which I, observing, Took once a pliant hour, and found good means To draw from her a prayer of earnest heart That. I would all my pilgrimage dilate...
Seite 358 - One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings which spring from these misrepresentations: they tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection.
Seite 372 - True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest, who have learned to dance : 'Tis not enough no harshness gives offence, The sound must seem an echo to the sense.
Seite 364 - I had a friend that lov'd her, I should but teach him how to tell my story, And that would woo her.