 But power to do good is the true and lawful end of aspiring. For good thoughts (though God accept them) yet towards men are little better than good dreams, except they be put in act; and that cannot be without power and place, as the vantage and commanding...  Essays and Selections - Page 255by Basil Montagu - 1837 - 356 pagesFull view - About this book
 | John Locke - 1849 - 372 pages
...the latter is a curse : for in evil the best condition is not to will ; the second not to can. But power to do good is the true and lawful end of aspiring...vantage and commanding ground. Merit and good works is the end of man's motion ; and conscience o'' the same is the accomplishment of man's rest : for... | |
 | Francis Bacon - 1850 - 590 pages
...legal reform. Deiur digniori was his constant maxim and constant practice. He knew and taught that ack again to religion ; for in the entrance of philosop ; and when appointed solicitor, he acted in obedience to his doctrines, encouraging merit, and endeavouring... | |
 | Francis Bacon (visct. St. Albans.) - 1851 - 228 pages
...latter is a curse ; for in evil the best condition is not to will ' ; the second not to can '. But power to do good is the true and lawful end of aspiring....little better than good dreams, except they be put in act5 ; and that cannot be without power and place; as the vantage or commanding ground. Merit and good... | |
 | Francis Bacon - 1852 - 580 pages
...the latter is a curse : for in evil the best condition is not to will ; the second not to can. But power to do good is the true and lawful end of aspiring...vantage and commanding ground. Merit and good works is the end of man's motion ; and conscience of the same is the accomplishment of man's rest; for if... | |
 | William Henry Trescot - 1852 - 188 pages
...is the true and lawful end of aspiring : for good thoughts (though God accepts them) yet towards man are little better than good dreams, except they be...vantage and commanding ground. Merit and good works is the end of man's motion, and conscience of the same is the accomplishment of man's rest ; for if... | |
 | Edward FitzGerald - 1852 - 172 pages
...give it ; and reflection takes away from it." "WHEN THE CUP is FULLEST LOOK THOU BEAR HER FAIREST.'> POWER to do good is the true and lawful end of aspiring....thoughts, though God accept them, yet towards men they are little better than good dreams, except they be put in act ; and that cannot be without power... | |
 | Bengal council of educ - 1852 - 348 pages
...of him, there be much consisting, Till he communicate his parts to others." Troilus and Cressida. " Good thoughts, though God accept them, yet towards...better than good dreams, except they be put in act." Lord Bacon. Describe the advantages that have resulted from the Cultivation of the Physical Sciences.... | |
 | William Henry Trescot - 1852 - 178 pages
...is the true and lawful end of aspiring : for good thoughts (though God accepts them) yet towards man are little better than good dreams, except they be...act : and that cannot be without power and place as -1 / the vantage and commanding ground. Merit and good works is the end of man's motion, and conscience... | |
 | Francis Bacon - 1852 - 394 pages
...not to Will ; the Second, not to Can. But Power to do good, is the true and lawful End of Afpiring. For good Thoughts (though God accept them,) yet towards...little better than good Dreams ; except they be put in Adt ; and that cannot be without Power, and Place ; as the Vantage, and Commanding Ground. Merit and... | |
 | William Henry Trescot - 1852 - 218 pages
...whereof the latter is a curse : for in evil the best condition is not to will: the second not to can. But power to do good is the true and lawful end of aspiring: for good thoughts (though God accepts them) yet towards man are little better than good dreams, except they be put in act: and that... | |
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