An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking: Calculated to Improve the Mind and Refine the Taste of Youth. To which is Prefixed, Rules in Elocution, and Directions for Expressing the Principal Passions of the MindPublished and sold by David Hogan, 1814 - 230 pàgines |
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Pàgina vii
... nature of the subject . A semico- lon , for example , requires a longer pause in a grave discourse than in lively and spirited declamation . However , as chil- dren are incapable of nice distinctions , it may be best to a- dopt , at ...
... nature of the subject . A semico- lon , for example , requires a longer pause in a grave discourse than in lively and spirited declamation . However , as chil- dren are incapable of nice distinctions , it may be best to a- dopt , at ...
Pàgina ix
... natural pitch of voice is that in which we speak in common conversation . When the voice is raised above this key , pronunciation is difficult and fatiguing . There is a dif- ference between a loud and a high voice . A person may speak ...
... natural pitch of voice is that in which we speak in common conversation . When the voice is raised above this key , pronunciation is difficult and fatiguing . There is a dif- ference between a loud and a high voice . A person may speak ...
Pàgina 16
... Nature , in her whole drama , never drew such a part ; she has sometimes made a fool , but a coxcomb is always of his own making . 4. It is the infirmity of little minds to be taken with every appearance , and dazzled with every thing ...
... Nature , in her whole drama , never drew such a part ; she has sometimes made a fool , but a coxcomb is always of his own making . 4. It is the infirmity of little minds to be taken with every appearance , and dazzled with every thing ...
Pàgina 21
... nature , to fancy happiness in those schemes which it does not pursue . 13. What a piece of work is man ! How noble in reason ! how infinite in faculties ! in form and moving , how express and admirable ! in action , how like an angel ...
... nature , to fancy happiness in those schemes which it does not pursue . 13. What a piece of work is man ! How noble in reason ! how infinite in faculties ! in form and moving , how express and admirable ! in action , how like an angel ...
Pàgina 24
... nature , as to seek happiness by changing any thing but his own dis- position , will waste his life in fruitless efforts , and multiply griefs which he purposes to remove . 6. No rank in life precludes the efficacy of a well timed ...
... nature , as to seek happiness by changing any thing but his own dis- position , will waste his life in fruitless efforts , and multiply griefs which he purposes to remove . 6. No rank in life precludes the efficacy of a well timed ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 216 - Cromwell, I did not think to shed a tear In all my miseries ; but thou hast forced me, Out of thy honest truth, to play the woman. Let's dry our eyes : and thus far hear me, Cromwell ; And, when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble...
Pàgina 218 - There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats ; For I am arm'd so strong in honesty That they pass by me as the idle wind, Which I respect not.
Pàgina 214 - This many summers in a sea of glory ; But far beyond my depth ; my high-blown pride At length broke under me ; and now has left me, Weary, and old with service, to the mercy Of a rude stream, that must for ever hide me.
Pàgina 214 - Why, well; Never so truly happy, my good Cromwell. I know myself now; and I feel within me A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience.
Pàgina 173 - Tis Education forms the common mind, Just as the Twig is bent, the Tree's inclin'd.
Pàgina 219 - O Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb, That carries anger as the flint bears fire, Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark And straight is cold again.
Pàgina 218 - You say you are a better soldier: Let it appear so; make your vaunting true, And it shall please me well. For mine own part, I shall be glad to learn of noble men. Cas. You wrong me every way, you wrong me, Brutus; I said, an elder soldier, not a better: Did I say better?
Pàgina 218 - All this? ay, more: Fret till your proud heart break; Go, show your slaves how choleric you are, And make your bondmen tremble. Must I budge? Must I observe you? Must I stand and crouch Under your testy humour? By the gods, You shall digest the venom of your spleen, Though it do split you; for, from this day forth, I'll use you for my mirth, yea, for my laughter, When you are waspish.
Pàgina 20 - The cloud-capt towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherits, shall dissolve ; And, like the baseless fabric of a vision, Leave not a wreck behind ! we are such stuff As dreams are made on, and our little life Is rounded with a sleep.
Pàgina 216 - Corruption wins not more than honesty. Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace, To silence envious tongues. Be just, and fear not : Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's, and truth's ; then if thou fall'st...