Distinguished Men of Modern Times ...: Gibbon to WilberforceC. Knight, 1838 |
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... especially that of geography ; and then passed , in the spring of 1764 , into Italy . An ardent curio- sity , nourished by reading and meditation , carried him directly to Rome ; and the emotions with which he approached and entered the ...
... especially that of geography ; and then passed , in the spring of 1764 , into Italy . An ardent curio- sity , nourished by reading and meditation , carried him directly to Rome ; and the emotions with which he approached and entered the ...
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... especially with those who , like himself , were attached to the investigation of Eastern languages and science . In 1768 he received a high , but an unpro- fitable compliment , in being selected to render into French a Persian Life of ...
... especially with those who , like himself , were attached to the investigation of Eastern languages and science . In 1768 he received a high , but an unpro- fitable compliment , in being selected to render into French a Persian Life of ...
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... especially at first , were thence- forth much curtailed until the prospect of being ap- pointed to a judicial office in India furnished an ade- quate reason for the resumption of them . But he gave a proof that his devotion to Oriental ...
... especially at first , were thence- forth much curtailed until the prospect of being ap- pointed to a judicial office in India furnished an ade- quate reason for the resumption of them . But he gave a proof that his devotion to Oriental ...
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... especially his often and strongly - declared reprobation of the American war , would not interfere with his obtaining the desired promotion . The event proved him to be right , for it was not until after the formation of the Shelburne ...
... especially his often and strongly - declared reprobation of the American war , would not interfere with his obtaining the desired promotion . The event proved him to be right , for it was not until after the formation of the Shelburne ...
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... especially was a favourite pur- suit of his more leisure hours ; and his correspondence with Banks and others shows at once the zeal with which , when duty would permit , he followed that fascinating science , and the readiness with ...
... especially was a favourite pur- suit of his more leisure hours ; and his correspondence with Banks and others shows at once the zeal with which , when duty would permit , he followed that fascinating science , and the readiness with ...
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Página 123 - May the great God, whom I worship, grant to my country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory, and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it; and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet! For myself individually, I commit my life to Him that made me; and may His blessing alight on my endeavours for serving my country faithfully!
Página 5 - After a sleepless night, I trod, with a lofty step, the ruins of the Forum ; each memorable spot where Romulus stood, or Tully spoke, or Caesar fell, was at once present to my eye ; and several days of intoxication were lost or enjoyed before I could descend to a cool and minute investigation.
Página 2 - To the University of Oxford I acknowledge no obligation; and she will as cheerfully renounce me for a son as I am willing to disclaim her for a mother.
Página 3 - ... error, while the perpetual unity of the catholic church is the sign and test of infallible truth. To my present feelings it seems incredible that I should ever believe that I believed in transubstantiation. But my conqueror oppressed me with the sacramental words, "Hoc est corpus meum...
Página 167 - Every where natural, he carried into public something of that simple and negligent exterior which belonged to him in private. When he began to speak, a common observer might have thought him awkward ; and even a consummate judge could only have been struck with the exquisite justness of his ideas, and the transparent simplicity of his manners. But no sooner had he spoken for some time, than he was changed into another being. He forgot himself and every thing around him.
Página 20 - To this spot,' says his amiable and intelligent biographer, Lord Teignmouth, ' he returned every evening after sunset, and in the morning rose so early, as to reach his apartments in town, by walking, at the first appearance of dawn. The intervening period of each morning, until the opening of court, was regularly allotted and applied to distinct studies.
Página 57 - ... bullock which might be taken by the enemy. In one or two days I got above a thousand bullocks ; and sent one of our catechists, and other Christians, into the country. They went at the risk of their lives, made all possible haste, and brought into the fort, in a very short time, 80,000 kalams of grain.
Página 321 - ... oriental empire. Until this be done, neither religion nor philosophy can be pressed very far into the aid of reformation and punishment. If England, from a lust of ambition and dominion, will insist on maintaining despotic rule over distant and hostile nations, beyond all comparison more numerous and extended than herself, and...
Página 337 - Correspondence, that they communicate with their several corresponding committees, on the expediency of appointing deputies from the several colonies of British America, to meet in general congress, at such place, annually, as shall be thought most convenient ; there to deliberate on those general measures which the united interests of America may from time to time require.
Página 121 - There was reason to suppose from the appearances upon opening the body, that in the course of nature he might have attained, like his father, to a good old age. Yet he cannot be said to have fallen prematurely whose work was done ; nor ought he to be lamented, who died so full of honours, and at the height of human fame.