| Jacques Saurin - 1800 - 310 页
...diem. ' Neither is it necessary precisely to fix the bounds of this general expression, is better. He, that ruleth his spirit, is better than he, that taketh a city. The sense is easily understood: in general, it signifies, that he that rultth his fpirit discovers... | |
| Jacques Saurin, Robert Robinson - 1805 - 380 页
...the text, we will first explain what it is to rule the spirit, and, secondly, we will prove that he, that ruleth his spirit, is better than, he, that taketh a city. If we proceed further, it will only be to add a few reflections tending to convince you, that you are... | |
| Jacques Saurin, Robert Robinson - 1806 - 406 页
...follow your steps ! While you subdue your enemies, may you experience this maxim of the wise man, he that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city. Young people receive our blessing : may you ever be preserved from the contagion of t'he world you... | |
| Jacques Saurin - 1806 - 310 页
...after foher and ferious drfcuflion. In this firft view, then, the advantage is wholly in favor of.hiinj that ruleth his spirit, is better than he, that taketh a city. ' i • • 2. Compare, in the fecond place, the exploits of him that ruleth hit spirit, with the exploits... | |
| Jacques Saurin, Robert Robinson - 1813 - 470 页
...them. Neither is it necessary precisely to fix the bounds of this general e xpression, is better. " He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city." The s«nse is easily understood ; in general, it signifies that he that ruleth his spirit, discovers... | |
| Gilbert McMaster - 1818 - 190 页
...party ! more worthy of memorial, than those victories that are recorded in the blood of thousands. He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city, Admit, for a moment, that it is a narrow prejudice which makes some more than hesitate to use, in solemn... | |
| Thomas Wilson - 1822 - 432 页
...conquest greater than those the world so much magnifies. It is Solomon's assertion, § not mine, He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city. What hinders us then from obtaining this peace? Do we think it will be time enough hereafter? When,... | |
| 1838 - 1014 页
...and insure a noble victory, and have a glorious triumph, and meet with an unfading crown : "for he that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city." Yet how few are seized with a noble ambition to overcome themselves, and lead captive the powers of... | |
| Solomon Piggott - 1824 - 422 页
...blood. Well may it be said, " Anger is a short madness. " It resteth only in the bosom of fools. " He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city." , ' This daring deed and dreadful catastrophe were quickly known throughout Pentonville and Clerkenwell.... | |
| Samuel H. Dean - 1826 - 152 页
...noblest feats of courage ; and require the exertions of a firm, resolute, and determined soul. " He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city." The false opinions, and depraved customs of the world, make sad havoc among human souls, and it is... | |
| |