Author : Francois De Salignac De Fenelon
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230385471
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (854 download)
Book Synopsis The Adventures of Telemachus, the Son of Ulysses Volume 2 by : Francois De Salignac De Fenelon
Download or read book The Adventures of Telemachus, the Son of Ulysses Volume 2 written by Francois De Salignac De Fenelon and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1804 edition. Excerpt: ...converse together concerning what they see, and what they enjoy; they despise the opprobrious luxury and idle pomp of their former condition, which they review with disgust and regret; they enjoy the remembrance of their difficulties and distress during the short period in which, to maintain their integrity, it was necessary they should strive, not only against others, but themselves; and they acknowledge the guidance and protection of the gods, who conducted them in safety through so many dangers, with gratitude and admiration. Something ineffable and divine is continually poured into their hearts something like an efflux of divinity itself, which incorporates with their own nature. They see, they feel, that they are happy; and are secretly conscious that they shall be happy for ever. They sing the praises of the gods, as with one voice: in the whole assembly there is but one mind, and oue heart, and the same stream of divine felicity circulates through every breast. In this sacred and supreme delight, wholcsges glide away unperceived, and seem shorter than the happiest hours upon earth; but gliding ages still leave their happiness entire. They reign together, not upon thrones, which the hand of man can overturn, but in themselves, with a power that is absolute and immutable, not derived from without, or dependant upon a despicable and wretched multitude. They are not distinguished by the crowns that so often conceal, under a false lustre, the mournful gloom of anxiety and terror. The gods themselves have placed upon their heads diadems of everlasting splendour, the symbols and the pledge of happiness and immortality. el quai estan continuamente embelesados. Tienen sin iutcrcadencias en lodos loe instantes aquel jubilo mismo, que...