There, burying each gloomy thought, each sad reflection in the hearse of dissipation, [we] lost the remembrance of our woes, our c...ruel misfortunes, our agonising sorrows--and graciously permitted them to glide along the stream of reviving comfort, blown by the gentle gale of new born hopes till they reposed in the bosom of oblivion--then--no! 'tis impossible! this style is too great, too sublime to be supported with proper dignity--the sublime and beautiful how charmingly blended!LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
"My ancestors were all famous for military genius." My Lady smiled graciously. "It often runs in families," she remarked: "ju...st as a love for pastry does."LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
I was condemned to be beheaded, or burnt, as the king pleased; and he was graciously pleased, from the great remains of his love, ...to choose the mildest sentence.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
As death, when we come to consider it closely, is the true goal of our existence, I have formed during the last few years such clo...se relations with this best and truest friend of mankind, that his image is not only no longer terrifying to me, but is indeed very soothing and consoling! And I thank my God for graciously granting me the opportunity ... of learning that death is the key which unlocks the door to our true happiness.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »