The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-28
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This is a book with a somewhat antique
air about il; condescending TO pleasantly
here snd there, but on The whole addressing
itself, in a studlous and reflective spirit, 10
the graver moods Of the mind. Ii discusses
matters Of high human import, in high
scholarly fashion; and with sort OF stately
socially Of manner, which has considerable
fascination and success.
There is something good in its plan.
The notion of blending Essay and Dis
course the study which gives strength to
the mind, and the conversation which gives
it grace; is happy one.
The book IS only pant Of larger inten-
ton, which We shall have other opporuni-
ties OF adverting to. But We may say
generally that the writer's opinions are in
the main just, soberly expressed, and sell
dom commonplace. There is good deal
Of Mr.. CaIlyles turns Of style as well as
of thought; but the author also thinks for
himself, ana will be found worth listen
ing 10.
In proof of this we take few extracts
not selected with any particular care, but
fairly indicative Of the manner as well as
matter of the volume.
AwIsE REMARK.
"Tnere is no doubt Of this, that very seldom
does any good thing arise, but there comes an
ugly phantom Of = caricature Of il, which sides
up against the reality, mouths Its favorite word
n q third-rs;e actor Goes q great part, under
mimics its wisdom, over-ccts its folly, is BY half
the world taken for il. goes some way to sup
press il Ia its own uDe, and, perhaps, lives for
II 10 history"
"DvSsToRD. You speak, Miiverton, Of mems
lot making allow ance enough for the unpleas-
ant weight or obligation. l think that weight
seems 10 have increased in modern times. Essex
could give Bacon . small estate, and Bacon could
take il comfortably, have no doubt That is
much more Wholesome state Of things among
friends than at present.
"MILyERToS. Yes, undoubtedly. AN es-
treme notion about independence has made men
much less generous in receiving.
"DuSsroRD. il is falling off then"
TEMPER.
"DUSsFoRD. You know a saving attributed
to the Bishop Of about temper. NOT
Somebody, l suppose, was excusing something
on the score of temper, to which the bishop re-
piled, Temper is nine-tenths Of Christianity"
Success LYING.
''Stll, let us not be swift 10 imagine that lies
are never Of any service. A recent prime min
lister said, that he did not know about truth al.
waye prevailing and the like bat lies had been
very successful against his government And
this was true enough. Every lie has its day.
There is no preternatursi inefficacy in il by rea-
eon Of it's fIlseness- And this is especially the
Gaze with those vague injurious reports which
are no man q lies, bat all mems carelessness.-|
But even a. regards special and unmistakeable
faIsehooi, we must admit that il has its success
A complete being might deceive with wonder
fai effect however, as nature Is always against
q liar, il !. great odds in the case Of ordinary
mortals- Wolsey talks Of
"-N~riigsnc.
".Fn for fool 40 ian by'
when he gives Henry the wrong packet but
the Cardinal was quite mistaken. That kind of
negligence was Just the thing Of which far-see-
ing AMI thoughtful men are capable and which.
IL there were no higher motive, should induce
them to rely on truth alone. A very close vul.
pine nature, all eyes, ali ears, may succeed bet.
ter In deceit. But IL Is sleepless business
Yet, strange TO say, IL is had recourse to in the
most spendthrift fashion, the first and easiest
thing that comes 10 hand"
sELFIsHNEss OF RENoRsE
"There Is frequently much seifshness about
rcmorse. Put what mas been done at the worst
Let q man see his own evil word, or deed in fuIl
light, and own II TO be black as hell itself He
is stili here. He cannot be isolated. There
still remain for him cares and duties and,
therefore, hopes Let him not in imagination
link all creation 10 his fate. Let him vet live in
the welfare Of others, ana, il il may be So work
out his own in this way If not, be content
with theirs"
HIsroRr's GREATEST NEy.
"Who are the men Of history 20 be admired
most Those whom most things became who |
could be weighty ia debate, Of much device in |
council, conSilerste in a sick room, genial at a |
feast, Joyous at a festival, capable of discourse
with man, minds, iarge-souled, not to be shriv-
eiied up into any one form, fashion, or tempera.
ment."
SYMPATHY FOR THE GUILTY NOT syxp.rHy Fo.
"Who has not felt intense sympathy for Mac.
beth Yet could he be alive again. with evil
thoughts against 'the gracious Duncan = and
eouid he see into all that has been felt for him !:
would that be an encouragement to murder ~
The intense pity Of wise people fer the crimes
OF others, when rightly represented, Is one of the
strongest aniidotes against crime"
HISTORY.
"MILvERroS. An, yes, history is a stupeu.
dous thing. To read 1t is like looking at the
otan: We turn away in awe and perplcxity.-l,
Yet there Is some method running through the
httls sasirs OF man rs through the multitude of
eaas, sssningly 70 us rs confused a. routed Or.
mise In full night.
s'DcsssokD. Some law Of love-"