 | 1789 - 508 頁
...difplayed, are able to fetch down the moft airy coquette from the wildeft of her flights and rambles. True HAPPINESS is of a retired nature, and an enemy, to pomp and noife ; it arifes, in the firit place, from the enjoyment of one's felf ; and in the next, from the... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin - 1820 - 72 頁
...in this uncertain and changing state. Change and alteration form the very essence of the world. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise. No person who has once yielded up the< government of his mind, and given loose rein to his desires... | |
 | 1803 - 228 頁
...but with tears, he would say, how much have I to repent of, and how little time to do it in ! True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noises. It arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and in the next, from the... | |
 | 1807 - 226 頁
...with humble trust in THE ALMIGHTY, and thankful acknowledgement of His goodness. CHAPTER XI. " True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise." IN a few days, the last duties were paid to Mrs. Stanley ; and the whole family returned to town. Mrs.... | |
 | Alexander Chalmers - 1808 - 416 頁
...displayed, are able to fetch down the most airy coquette from the wildest of her flights and rambles. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to...fountains, fields and meadows : in short, it feels every tiiing it wants within itself, and receives no addition from multitudes of witnesses and spectators.... | |
 | Lindley Murray - 1810 - 262 頁
...distress are often blessings in disguise. Change and alteration form the very essence of the world. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise. In order to acquire a capacity for happiness, it must be our first study to rectify inward disorders.... | |
 | 1810 - 234 頁
...but with tears, he would say, how much have I to repent of, and how little time to do it in ! True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noises. It arises, in fhe first place, from the enjoyment of one's self ; and in the next, from the... | |
 | Lindley Murray - 1812 - 378 頁
...form the very essence of the world. Disappointments and distress are often blessings in disguise. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise. In order to icquire. a capacity for happiness, it must be onr firsi stud' to rect'fv inward disorders.... | |
 | Spectator The - 1816 - 372 頁
...displayed , are able to feteh down the most airy coquette from the wildest of her flights and rambles. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise ; it arises, in the first place, fioui the enjoyment of one's self ; and in the next, from the friendship and, conversation of a few... | |
 | British essayists - 1819 - 370 頁
...displayed, are able to fetch down the most airy coquette from the wildest of her flights and rambles. , True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to...groves and fountains, fields and meadows : in short, itfeels every thing it wants within itself, and receives no addition from multitudes of witnesses and... | |
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True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise : it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions. 
