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But , whatever skill Nash might have acquired by long practice in play , he was
never formed by nature for a successful gamester . He was constitutionally
passionate and generous . While others made considerable fortunes at the
gaming ...
But , whatever skill Nash might have acquired by long practice in play , he was
never formed by nature for a successful gamester . He was constitutionally
passionate and generous . While others made considerable fortunes at the
gaming ...
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He engaged on the side of the church against Martiu Marprelate ; and the
following are supposed to have formed his share of this controversy : “ A
Countercuffe given to Martin , junior , " & c . ; “ Martin ' s month ' s minde ; " “ The
Returne of the ...
He engaged on the side of the church against Martiu Marprelate ; and the
following are supposed to have formed his share of this controversy : “ A
Countercuffe given to Martin , junior , " & c . ; “ Martin ' s month ' s minde ; " “ The
Returne of the ...
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... fell short of that standard of excellence which he had formed in his own mind ,
or had been composed after models which he deemed illchosen . If he could be
thus severe to himself , we cannot wonder that he should be equally so to others .
... fell short of that standard of excellence which he had formed in his own mind ,
or had been composed after models which he deemed illchosen . If he could be
thus severe to himself , we cannot wonder that he should be equally so to others .
Page 99
But Mosheim observes , that the famous Prester John did not begin to reign in
that part of Asia before the conclusion of the eleventh century . The Nestorians
formed so considerable and a new lixed their of Persia , a body H2 NESTORIU S
. 99 ...
But Mosheim observes , that the famous Prester John did not begin to reign in
that part of Asia before the conclusion of the eleventh century . The Nestorians
formed so considerable and a new lixed their of Persia , a body H2 NESTORIU S
. 99 ...
Page 169
... have formed a just estiinate of the character of this pontiff , “ has not been
adequate ' to his merits . From a plebeian origin , be raised himself by his virtue
and learning ; the character of the man prevailed over the interest of the pope ;
and he ...
... have formed a just estiinate of the character of this pontiff , “ has not been
adequate ' to his merits . From a plebeian origin , be raised himself by his virtue
and learning ; the character of the man prevailed over the interest of the pope ;
and he ...
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Page 40 - There is a spirit which I feel that delights to do no evil, nor to revenge any wrong, but delights to endure all things, in hope to enjoy its own in the end. Its hope is to outlive all wrath and contention, and to weary out all exaltation and cruelty, or whatever is of a nature contrary to itself. It sees to the end of all temptations. As it bears no evil in itself, so it conceives none in thoughts to any other.
Page 241 - ... knowledge; of a versatile understanding fitted for every sort of business; of infinite wit and pleasantry; of a delightful temper; and with a mind most perfectly disinterested. But it would be only to degrade myself by a weak adulation, and not to honour the memory of a great man, to deny that he wanted something of the vigilance and spirit of command, that the time required.
Page 65 - It will release me for ever from an ungrateful service, for it is my firm and unalterable determination never again to set my foot on board a king's ship. Immediately after my arrival in town I shall wait on the first lord of the admiralty, and resign my commission.
Page 40 - Its crown is meekness, its life is everlasting love unfeigned, and it takes its kingdom with entreaty, and not with contention, and keeps it by lowliness of mind. In God alone it can rejoice, though none else regard it, or can own its life. It is conceived in sorrow, and brought forth without any to pity it ; nor doth it murmur at grief and oppression. It never rejoiceth but through sufferings, for with the world's joy it is murdered.
Page 422 - Its whole power is upon the affections ; for it is not written with much comprehension of thought, or elegance of expression. But if the heart is interested, many other beauties may be wanting, yet not be missed.
Page 2 - True Copy of the Journal of the High Court of Justice for the Tryal of King Charles I. as it was read in the House of Commons, and attested under the hand of Phelps, Clerk to that infamous Court.
Page 424 - Jupiter:" and, to speak in the same heathen language, we call it the gift of our Apollo, not to be obtained by pains or study, if we are not bom to it : for the motions which are studied are never so natural as those which break out in the height of a real passion. Mr. Otway possessed this part as thoroughly as any of the ancients or moderns.
Page 81 - Redoubtable, supposing that she had struck, because her great guns were silent ; for, as she carried no flag, there was no means of instantly ascertaining the fact. From this ship which he had thus twice spared, he received his death. A ball fired from her...
Page 424 - Whereas Mr. Thomas Otway some time before his death, made four Acts of a Play, whoever can give notice in whose hands the copy lies, either to Mr. Thomas Betterton, or to Mr. William Smith, at the Theatre Royal, shall be well rewarded for his pains.
Page 125 - As described to me, it resembled pretty much our common clocks and clock cases, but less ; for it was not above four feet in height, and of a proportionable breadth. There was a dial-plate at top with figures of the hours. The index was turned by a piece of wood, which either fell or rose by water dropping.
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| Title | The General Biographical Dictionary:: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation; Particularly the British and Irish; from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time.. Volume 26 of The General Biographical Dictionary:: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation; Particularly the British and Irish; from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time, Nichols, Son, and Bentley |
| Contributors | Alexander Chalmers, John Nichols, Nichols, Son, and Bentley |
| Publisher | J. Nichols and Son [and 29 others], 1815 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 8 Jan 2007 |
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