Catalogue of a Private Collection of Paintings and Original Drawings by Artists of the Düsseldorf Academy of Fine ArtsWm. C. Bryant & Company, printers, 1851 - 91 pages |
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Page 17 - ... than your dear son. My head seems ready to burst asunder, Sometimes, with its learned load, and I wonder Where so much knowledge is packed away : (Apropos! don't forget the ducats, I pray!) Yes, dearest parents, my devotion to study Consumes the best strength of mind and body, And generally even the night is spent In meditation deep and intent. * In the pulpit soon I shall take my station And try my hand at the preacher's vocation Likewise I dispute in the college-hall On learned subjects with...
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Page 16 - I wish the 30 ducats were here ! The money— (I trust you will speedily send it !) I promise faithfully to spend it ; Yes, dear parents, you need never fear, I live very strictly and frugally here. "When other students revel and riot, I steal away into perfect quiet, And shut myself up with my books and light, In my study-chamber till late at night. Beyond the needful supply of my table, I spare, dear parents, all I am able ; Take tea but rarely, and nothing more, For spending money afflicts me...