 ... was a finer expression of reposing strength, and mild selfpossession in his manner, than we ever recollect to have met with in any other person. He had in his character the utmost abhorrence for all sorts of forwardness, parade, and pretension ; and,...  Life of James Watt - Page 129by François Arago - 1839 - 142 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1819 - 490 pages
...He had in his character the utmost abhorrence for all sorts of forwardness, parade, and pretensions; and indeed never failed to put all such impostors...of his language and deportment. In his temper and disposition, lie was not only kind and affectionate^ but generous, and considerate of the feelings... | |
 | 1825 - 458 pages
...indeed, never failed to put all such impostors oui countenance, by the manly plainness and honest mm dity of his language and deportment. " In his temper and dispositions he was not only I showed any indications of talent, or applied to him patronage or advice. His health, which was deltcaWH... | |
 | 1819 - 708 pages
...had in bis character the utmost abhorrence for all sorts of forwardin'ss parade, and pretensions ; and, indeed, never failed to put all such impostors 'out of countenance, oy the maoly plainnest and honest intrepidity of his language and deportment* " In his temper and dispositions... | |
 | 1820 - 494 pages
...had in his character the utmost abhorrence for all sorts of forwardness, parade, and pretensions ; and, indeed, never failed to put all such impostors...and affectionate, but generous, and considerate of thp feelings of all around him, and gave the most liberal assistance and encouragement to all young... | |
 | 1820 - 496 pages
...had in bis character the utmost abhorrence for all sorts of forwardness, parade, and pretensions ; and, indeed, never failed to put all such impostors...countenance, by the manly plainness and honest intrepidity of bis language and deportment. In his temper and dispositions be was not only kind and affectionate,... | |
 | 1823 - 944 pages
...had in his character the utmost abhorrence for all sorts of forwardness, parade, and pretensions ; and indeed never failed to put all such impostors...intrepidity of his language and deportment. " In his temper und dispositions he was not only kind and affectionate, but generous, and considerate of the feelings... | |
 | Robert Stuart - 1824 - 408 pages
...manly plainness and honest intrepidity of his language and deportment. In his temper and disposition he was not only kind and affectionate, but generous...considerate of the feelings of all around him, and gave tbe most liberal assistance and encouragement to all young persons who showed any indications of talent,... | |
 | 1819 - 606 pages
...He had in his character the utmost abhorrence for all sorts of forwardness, parade, and pretensions; and, indeed, never failed to put all such impostors...affectionate, but generous and considerate of the feelings of nil around him, and gave the most liberal assistance and encouragement to all young persons who showed... | |
 | Robert Stuart - 1829 - 372 pages
...utmost abhorrence for all sorts of forwardness, parade, and pretensions, and indeed, never failed to put such impostors out of countenance, by the manly plainness...of his language and deportment. In his temper and disposition lie was not only kind and affectionate, but generous and considerate of the feelings of... | |
 | 1833 - 504 pages
...tone, and the same calm smile playing soberly on his lips. There was nothing of effort, indeed, or of impatience, any more than of pride or levity, in his...honest intrepidity of his language and deportment. " He was twice married, but has left no issue but one son, long associated with him in his business... | |
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