The Wit and Wisdom of the Rev. Sydney Smith: A Selection of the Most Memorable Passages in His Writings ConversationsLongmans, Green, 1865 - 355 oldal |
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... tion . An hereditary legislative aristocracy not only adds to the dignity of the throne , and establishes that grada- tion of ranks which is perhaps absolutely necessary to its security , but it transacts a considerable share of the ...
... tion . An hereditary legislative aristocracy not only adds to the dignity of the throne , and establishes that grada- tion of ranks which is perhaps absolutely necessary to its security , but it transacts a considerable share of the ...
163. oldal
... tion of human wisdom . If piety consisted in the defence of these — if it was impious to struggle for their abroga- tion , I have indeed led an ungodly life . There is nothing pompous gentlemen are so much afraid of as a little humour ...
... tion of human wisdom . If piety consisted in the defence of these — if it was impious to struggle for their abroga- tion , I have indeed led an ungodly life . There is nothing pompous gentlemen are so much afraid of as a little humour ...
328. oldal
... tion on his part . Another time Prince P- M- published my conversations ; so when I next met him , I inquired whether this was to be a printed or manuscript one , as I should talk accordingly . He did his best to blush . - Never neglect ...
... tion on his part . Another time Prince P- M- published my conversations ; so when I next met him , I inquired whether this was to be a printed or manuscript one , as I should talk accordingly . He did his best to blush . - Never neglect ...
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