 ... negligent of the art of adapting his reasonings and his style to the capacity and taste of his hearers, but in amplitude of comprehension and richness of imagination superior to every orator, ancient or modern. There, with eyes reverentially fixed...  The Works of Lord Macaulay Complete - Page 631by Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1873Full view - About this book
 | 1848 - 780 pages
...iresent ! There was Windham, who has been well described as " the finest gentleman of the age — his form developed by every manly exercise — his face beaming with intelligence and spirt." There might l>e seen a very young man of remarkable stateliness of person and quiet dignity... | |
 | Daniel Kimball Whitaker, Milton Clapp, William Gilmore Simms, James Henley Thornwell - 1842 - 642 pages
...modern. There, with eyes reverentially fixed on Burke, appeared the fmest gentleman of the age. — his form developed by every manly exercise, — his face...manager pass unnoticed. At an age when most of those who distinguish themselves in life are still contending for prizes and fellowships at college, he had won... | |
 | 1842 - 654 pages
...finest gentleman of the age— his form developed by every manly exercise — his face beaming w;li intelligence and spirit — the ingenious, the chivalrous,...manager pass unnoticed. At an age when most of those who distinguish themselves in life are still contending for prizes and fellowships at college, he had won... | |
 | Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1843 - 438 pages
...Burke, appeared the finest gentleman of the age—his form developed by every manly exercise—his face beaming with intelligence and spirit— the ingenious,...manager pass unnoticed. At an age when most of those who distinguish themselves in life are still contending for prizes and fellowships at college, he had won... | |
 | 1843 - 582 pages
...by such men, did the youngest manager pass unnoticed. At an age when most of those who distinguish themselves in life are still contending for prizes...conspicuous place in parliament. No advantage of fortune or connection was wanting, that could set off to the height his splendid talents and his unblemished honor.... | |
 | Thomas Babington baron Macaulay - 1846 - 222 pages
...modern. There, with eyes reverentially fixed on Burke, appeared the finest gentleman of the age — his form developed by every manly exercise — his face...manager pass unnoticed. At an age when most of those who distinguish themselves in life are still contending for prizes and fellowships at college, he had won... | |
 | 1850 - 608 pages
...At an age," says Mr. Macaulay, in his essay on Warren Hastings, " when most of those who distinguish themselves in life are still contending for prizes...conspicuous place in Parliament. No advantage of fortune or connection was wanting that could set off to the height his splendid talents and his unblemished honor.... | |
 | Daniel Scrymgeour - 1851 - 424 pages
...the finest gentleman of the age — his face beaming with intelligence and spirit — the ingenious, the high-souled Windham. Nor, though surrounded by...such men, did the youngest manager pass unnoticed. Those who have listened with delight, till the morning sun shone on the tapestries of the House of... | |
 | Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1853 - 596 pages
...modern. There, with eyes reverentially fixed on Burke, appeared the finest gentleman of the age, his form developed by every manly exercise, his face beaming...manager pass unnoticed. At an age when most of those who distinguish themselves in life are still contending for prizes and fellowships at college, he had won... | |
 | Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay - 1854 - 354 pages
...modern. There, with eyes reverentially fixed on Burke, appeared the finest gentleman of the age — his form developed by every manly exercise — his face...manager pass unnoticed. At an age when most of those who distinguish themselves in life are still contending for prizes and fellowships at college, he had won... | |
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