The Spirit of the Age, Or, Contemporary Portraits |
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There is something not altogether dissimilar between Mr. Bentham's appearance , and the portraits of Milton , the same silvery tone , a few dishevelled hairs , a peevish , yet puritanical expression ...
There is something not altogether dissimilar between Mr. Bentham's appearance , and the portraits of Milton , the same silvery tone , a few dishevelled hairs , a peevish , yet puritanical expression ...
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... with a pen of steel , and let fall his “ trenchant blade ” on every vulnerable point of human infirmity ; but there is a want in his system of the mild and persuasive tone of the Gospel , where “ all is conscience and tender heart .
... with a pen of steel , and let fall his “ trenchant blade ” on every vulnerable point of human infirmity ; but there is a want in his system of the mild and persuasive tone of the Gospel , where “ all is conscience and tender heart .
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... nor a flow of language , both which might be expected from his writings , as these are no less distinguished by a sustained and impassioned tone of declamation than by novelty of opinion or brilliant tracks of invention .
... nor a flow of language , both which might be expected from his writings , as these are no less distinguished by a sustained and impassioned tone of declamation than by novelty of opinion or brilliant tracks of invention .
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... on the stage is nothing — the charm is nearly worn out but to hear any one spout Shakspeare ( and that not in a sneaking under - tone , but at the top of his voice , and with the full breadth of his chest ) from a Calvinistic pulpit ...
... on the stage is nothing — the charm is nearly worn out but to hear any one spout Shakspeare ( and that not in a sneaking under - tone , but at the top of his voice , and with the full breadth of his chest ) from a Calvinistic pulpit ...
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To whichever cause we are to attribute this hyperbolical tone , we hold it certain he could not have adopted it , if he had been a little man . But his imposing figure and dignified manner enable him to hazard sentiments or assertions ...
To whichever cause we are to attribute this hyperbolical tone , we hold it certain he could not have adopted it , if he had been a little man . But his imposing figure and dignified manner enable him to hazard sentiments or assertions ...
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