The principal speeches and addresses of ... the prince consort [ed. by sir A. Helps].Murray, 1862 - 268 oldal |
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23. oldal
... called upon to furnish for history the main characteristics of Sir Robert Peel's mind , we could not refer to any description of that eminent statesman which would at all compete with that given by the Prince Consort in the speech that ...
... called upon to furnish for history the main characteristics of Sir Robert Peel's mind , we could not refer to any description of that eminent statesman which would at all compete with that given by the Prince Consort in the speech that ...
39. oldal
... called ) in the Prince con- sisted in a certain appearance of shyness which he never conquered . And , in truth , it may be questioned whether it is a thing that can be conquered , though large converse with the world may enable a man ...
... called ) in the Prince con- sisted in a certain appearance of shyness which he never conquered . And , in truth , it may be questioned whether it is a thing that can be conquered , though large converse with the world may enable a man ...
60. oldal
... called forth a deeper anguish and a more abiding afflic- tion . Never was there a man more mourned by his family , by his friends , by those of his household , and by all persons who had come into contact or connection with him . This ...
... called forth a deeper anguish and a more abiding afflic- tion . Never was there a man more mourned by his family , by his friends , by those of his household , and by all persons who had come into contact or connection with him . This ...
68. oldal
... called Chief of the Staff . The Duke of Wellington was in consequence sum- moned to Windsor , and several conversations ensued , in the course of which the Duke pro- posed that arrangements should be made with a view to the Prince's ...
... called Chief of the Staff . The Duke of Wellington was in consequence sum- moned to Windsor , and several conversations ensued , in the course of which the Duke pro- posed that arrangements should be made with a view to the Prince's ...
99. oldal
... called " the Deferred Annuities Act . " They are shortly these : " According to published tables , " which I have before me , persons , whose fixed " income is below 150l . per annum , can , by small " instalments , purchase annuities ...
... called " the Deferred Annuities Act . " They are shortly these : " According to published tables , " which I have before me , persons , whose fixed " income is below 150l . per annum , can , by small " instalments , purchase annuities ...
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admiration advantage agriculture Almighty amongst Army assistance Association attention blessing Brethren British cause chief civilization classes Colours confidence Congress Corporation difficulties drink Duchess of Gloucester Duke Duke of Wellington duty efforts enabled endeavour England exertions expression facts feel GENTLEMEN give Government gratifying greatest Grenadier Guards happiness highest honour hope human important individual institutions interest justly kind knowledge labours laws LORD MAYOR Majesty Majesty's Majesty's Government master meet ment mind moral nation nature noble object observation peculiar pleasure political position present President Prince Consort Prince of Wales Prince's character progress proposed my health prosperity proud Queen Regiment rendered require Royal Family ROYAL HIGHNESS ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS Science scientific servant SIR JAMES GRAHAM Society Sovereign speeches spirit statesman statistics success thanks thought tion to-day toast Trinity House truth undertaking Viscount Hardinge whilst whole Windsor Castle
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88. oldal - Depend upon it, the interests of classes too often contrasted are identical, and it is only ignorance which prevents their uniting for each other's advantage. To dispel that ignorance, to show how man can help man, notwithstanding the complicated state of civilized society, ought to be the aim of every philanthropic person ; but it is more peculiarly the duty of those who, under the blessing of Divine Providence, enjoy station, wealth, and education.
46. oldal - ... whereupon to rest a searching and restless spirit ; or a terrace, for a wandering and variable mind to walk up and down with a fair prospect ; or a tower of state, for a proud mind to raise itself upon : or a fort or commanding ground, for strife and contention ; or a shop, for profit or sale ; and not a rich storehouse, for the glory of the Creator, and the relief of man's estate.
209. oldal - parts of the empire, with one another and " with foreign philosophers — and to obtain a " more general attention to the objects of " Science, and a removal of any disadvantages " of a public kind which impede its progress.
46. oldal - ... a couch whereupon to rest a searching and restless spirit; or a terrace for a wandering and variable mind to walk up and down with a fair prospect; or a tower of state for a proud mind to raise itself upon; or a fort or commanding ground for strife and contention; or a shop for profit or sale; and not a rich storehouse for the glory of the Creator and the relief of man's estate.
227. oldal - We may be justified in hoping, however, that by the gradual diffusion of Science, and its increasing recognition as a principal part of our national education, the public in general, no less than the Legislature and the State, will more and more recognize the claims of Science to their attention; so that it may no longer require the begging-box, but speak to the State like a favoured child to its parent, sure of its parental solicitude for its welfare; that the State will recognize in Science one...
87. oldal - I saw in this offer a proof of your appreciation of my feelings of sympathy and interest for that class of our community which has most of the toil, and least of the enjoyments, of this world.
110. oldal - Nobody, however, who has paid any attention to the peculiar features of our present era, will doubt for a moment that we are living at a period of most wonderful transition, which tends rapidly to accomplish that great end, to which, indeed, all history points — the realization of the unity of mankind.
112. oldal - I confidently hope that the first impression which the view of this vast collection will produce upon the spectator will be that of deep thankfulness to the Almighty for the blessings which He has bestowed [upon us already here below ; and the second, the conviction that they can only be realized in proportion to the help which we are prepared to render each other ; therefore, only by peace, love, and ready assistance, not only between individuals, but between the nations of the earth.
188. oldal - Gentlemen, these are startling facts, which render it evident that no extension of the means of education will be of any avail unless this evil, which lies at the root of the whole question, be removed ; and that it is high time that the country should become thoroughly awake to its existence, and prepared to meet it energetically. To impress this upon the public mind is the object of our conference.
191. oldal - ... intrusted to their care, by keeping them from the light of knowledge — to bring home to their conviction that it is their duty to exert themselves for their children's education, bearing in mind at the same time that it is not only their most sacred duty, but also their highest privilege. Unless they work with you, your work — our work, will be vain ; but you will not fail, I feel sure, in obtaining their co-operation if you remind them of their duty to their God and Creator.