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These diminutive observations seem to take away something from the dignity of writing, and therefore are never communicated but with hesitation, and a little fear of abasement and contempt. But it must be remembered, that life consists not of a series...

The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, for the Year ... - Pàgina 429
1826
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Temple Bar, Volum 11

George Augustus Sala, Edmund Yates - 1864 - 612 pàgines

...of petty things over our lives. " Life," says the Doctor, " consists, not of a series of illustrious or elegant enjoyments: the greater part of our time...necessities, in the performance of daily duties, in the removal of small inconveniences, in the procurement of petty pleasures : and we are well or ill at...

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