 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.  Laconics: Or, The Best Words of the Best Authors - 第 183 頁John Timbs 著 - 1829 - 360 頁完整檢視 - 關於此書
 | 1744 - 348 頁
...the Enjoyment of one's felf; and in the nc.xt, from the Friendship and Converfation of a few feled Companions: It loves Shade and Solitude, and naturally haunts Groves and Fountains, Fields and Meadows : ln fhort, it feels every thing it wants within it felf, and receives no Addition from Multitudes... | |
 | 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
...mind, 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
...years, 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
...rest 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...fountains, fields and meadows : in short, it feels every tiiing it wants within itself, and receives no addition from multitudes of witnesses and spectators.... | |
 | Alexander Chalmers - 1810 - 394 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...companions ; it loves shade and solitude, and naturally nauiii8SSKes ail(^ fountains, fields and meadows : inife<jpqj£ feels every thing it wants within itself,... | |
 | Alexander Chalmers - 1810 - 412 頁
...coquette from the wildest of her flights and rambles. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enetny to pomp and noise ; it arises, in the first place,...the next, from the friendship and conversation of я few select companions j it loves shade and solitude, and naturally haunts groves find fountains,... | |
 | 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
...years, 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... | |
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