As to Jesus of Nazareth, my Opinion of whom you particularly…
As to Jesus of Nazareth, my Opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the System of Morals and his Religion as he left them to us, the best the World ever saw, or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupting Changes, and I have with most of the present Dissenters in England, some Doubts as to his Divinity: tho’ it is a Question I do not dogmatise upon, having never studied it, and think it needless to busy myself with it now, when I expect soon an Opportunity of knowing the Truth with less Trouble. The above passage is from ______________________ by ____________________________________________ .
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He is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds. He becomes an American by being received in the broad lap of our great Alma Mater. Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labours and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world. Americans are the western pilgrims, who are carrying along with them that great mass of arts, sciences, vigour, and industry which began long since in the east they will fnish the great circle. The above passage is from ______________________ by ____________________________________________ .
Read DetailsAnd long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief, an…
And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief, and pointed spear, And Reason’s self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here. The above passage is from ______________________ by ____________________________________________ .
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The County Attorney states, “No, Peters, it’s all perfectly clear except a reason for doing it. But you know juries when it comes to women. If there was some definite thing.” When he states “some definite thing,” what does he mean (what is he looking for?)? One word answer.
Read DetailsErnest Hemingway often deliberately withheld crucial details…
Ernest Hemingway often deliberately withheld crucial details on the surface of his story to make us, as readers, delve deeper underneath to infer underlying meanings. He called this the __________principle. (See Hemingway lecture notes)
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