The British Quarterly Review, Volume 81Henry Allon Hodder and Stoughton, 1885 |
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... theory that Ireland , under her ' free ' Parliament , made extraordinary and marvellous progress , and was in a halcyon state of content ; this is one of the myths of Celtic fancy . The Irish debates from 1782 to 1800 prove that the ...
... theory that Ireland , under her ' free ' Parliament , made extraordinary and marvellous progress , and was in a halcyon state of content ; this is one of the myths of Celtic fancy . The Irish debates from 1782 to 1800 prove that the ...
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... theory of human life , in our own country especially , and during the last and present generation , is that form of Hedonism which is known by the awkward and inappropriate name of UTILITARIANISM . Hedonism is the Universalistic ...
... theory of human life , in our own country especially , and during the last and present generation , is that form of Hedonism which is known by the awkward and inappropriate name of UTILITARIANISM . Hedonism is the Universalistic ...
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... theory ) no right and no wrong . That multitudes look upon life in this light is un- deniable ; its interest for them lies in its opportunities for repeated and varied enjoyments ; their aim is to live , in this sense , a rich , full ...
... theory ) no right and no wrong . That multitudes look upon life in this light is un- deniable ; its interest for them lies in its opportunities for repeated and varied enjoyments ; their aim is to live , in this sense , a rich , full ...
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... theory of life . This may be owing to its advocacy by some well - known and distinguished thinkers , but perhaps even more to its accordance. with. a. general. profession. of. contented. ignorance. and. indiffer-. ence with regard to all ...
... theory of life . This may be owing to its advocacy by some well - known and distinguished thinkers , but perhaps even more to its accordance. with. a. general. profession. of. contented. ignorance. and. indiffer-. ence with regard to all ...
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... theory of life , the Pessimism of these two writers may be deemed one and the same . But metaphysically there are divergences so important that Hartmann can scarcely be called a disciple , or at all events a follower , of Schopenhauer ...
... theory of life , the Pessimism of these two writers may be deemed one and the same . But metaphysically there are divergences so important that Hartmann can scarcely be called a disciple , or at all events a follower , of Schopenhauer ...
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Page 125 - Sidmouth, and of the conduct of the excellent Mrs Partington on that occasion. In the winter of 1824, there set in a great flood upon that town ; the tide rose to an incredible height ; the waves rushed in upon the houses, and everything was threatened with destruction. In the midst of this sublime and terrible storm, Dame Partington, who lived upon the beach, was seen at the door of her house with mop and pattens, trundling her mop, squeezing out the sea-water, and vigorously pushing away the Atlantic...
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Page 328 - I owe him a debt of gratitude. My acquaintance with him was the brightest ray in a very dreary, wasted period of my life. I had given up all ambition whatever, lived from hand to mouth, and thought the evil of each day sufficient.
Page 125 - In the midst of this sublime and terrible storm, Dame Partington, who lived upon the beach, was seen at the door of her house with mop and pattens, trundling her mop, squeezing out the sea-water, and vigorously pushing away the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic was roused. Mrs. Partington's spirit was up ; but I need not tell you that the contest was unequal. The Atlantic Ocean beat Mrs. Partington. She was excellent at a slop, or a puddle, but she should not have meddled with a tempest.
Page 101 - Ye'll ne'er get back to your ain countrie." 0 they rade on, and farther on, And they waded through rivers aboon the knee, And they saw neither sun nor moon, But they heard the roaring of the sea. It was mirk, mirk night, and there was nae stern light, And they waded through red blude to the knee, For a' the blude, that's shed on earth, Rins through the springs o
Page 332 - I had but one regret in seeing the sublime beauty of the Grande Chartreuse. It was that the Pater had not seen it. I would still give up my own life willingly if he could have the happiness instead of me. But marriage has seemed to restore me to my old self. I was getting hard, and if I had decided differently, I think I should have become very selfish.
Page 121 - If, with a pleasant wife, three children, a good house and farm, many books, and many friends, who wish me well, I cannot be happy, I am a very silly, foolish fellow, and what becomes of me is of very little consequence.
Page 368 - It hath pleased them verily ; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
Page 125 - The Atlantic was roused. Mrs. Parting-ton's spirit was up ; but I need not tell you that the contest was unequal. The Atlantic Ocean beat Mrs. Partington. She was excellent at a slop, or a puddle, but she should not have meddled with a tempest. Gentlemen, be at your ease — be quiet and steady. You will beat Mrs. Partington.
Page 396 - Am I to understand, then, that you consider the King as completely in the hands of the Tory aristocracy as his father, or rather as George II. was in the hands of the Whigs? If so, George III. reigned, and Mr. Pitt (both father and son) administered the Government in vain. I have a better opinion of the real vigour of the Crown when it chooses to put forth its own strength, and I am not without some reliance on the body of the people.