Critical, Historical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volúmenes1-2Hurd and Houghton, 1875 |
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... means which required the least sacrifice , either of the integrity or the pride of his character . THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY was born at Roth- ley Temple , Leicestershire , on the twenty - fifth of October , 1800. His father , Zachary ...
... means which required the least sacrifice , either of the integrity or the pride of his character . THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY was born at Roth- ley Temple , Leicestershire , on the twenty - fifth of October , 1800. His father , Zachary ...
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... " The largeness of the salary , nearly twice that of the President of the United States , was probably Macaulay's principal inducement to accept the office . His means were small ; the gains BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MACAULAY . xix.
... " The largeness of the salary , nearly twice that of the President of the United States , was probably Macaulay's principal inducement to accept the office . His means were small ; the gains BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MACAULAY . xix.
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... means deficient in those tender and benevolent feelings which found little expression in his works . Among his intimate friends and relations he passed as one of the most affectionate of men , and his benevolence to unsuccessful artists ...
... means deficient in those tender and benevolent feelings which found little expression in his works . Among his intimate friends and relations he passed as one of the most affectionate of men , and his benevolence to unsuccessful artists ...
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... means improbable . They have been offering for several years the rewards which the king placed at their disposal , and have not , as far as I can learn , been able to find in their box one com- position which they have deemed worthy of ...
... means improbable . They have been offering for several years the rewards which the king placed at their disposal , and have not , as far as I can learn , been able to find in their box one com- position which they have deemed worthy of ...
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... means of support . CALLIDEMUS . What ! I suppose you will wander from house tc house , like that wretched buffoon Philippus2 , and beg every body who has asked a supper - party to be so kind as to feed you and laugh at you ; or you will ...
... means of support . CALLIDEMUS . What ! I suppose you will wander from house tc house , like that wretched buffoon Philippus2 , and beg every body who has asked a supper - party to be so kind as to feed you and laugh at you ; or you will ...
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