The Wonder LadyLothrop, Lee & Shepard Company, 1911 - 256 pages |
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Page 67 - To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak : I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
Page 114 - The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one ; Yet the light of a whole world dies With the setting sun. The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one ; Yet the light of a whole life dies When love is done.
Page 161 - Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone; Dare to have a purpose firm, Dare to make it known.
Page 255 - Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy : for by faith ye stand.
Page 120 - Souls unblest, and forever repining, Tho' good fortune around them be shining. It were well, if such hearts we could banish To some planet far distant from ours; They're the dark spots we trace, On this earth's favored space; They are weeds that choke up the fair flow'rs! Then 'tis better to laugh than be sighing; They are wise who resolve to be gay; When we think how life's moments are flying, Enjoy Pleasure's gifts while we may!
Page 39 - The general atmosphere of these talks was friendly, and the Soviet envoys showed keen sympathy and understanding of our efforts and interests. On one occasion Zarapkin got up and went out of the room for a few moments and returned with a bottle of wine and some glasses. It was at the outset of the UN discussions and the future was still beclouded. Consequently we were inwardly elated and delighted when Zarapkin filled the five glasses and, raising his own, gave the toast: "The future Jewish State!
Page 34 - ... be a Daniel ! dare to stand alone ! Dare to have a purpose firm ; dare to make it known ! 2 Many mighty men are lost, Daring not to stand, Who for God had been a host By joining Daniel's Band ! Dare to be a Daniel, &c.
Page 97 - How do you know what she is like when you have not seen her? " And she pushed the cat's head away from her plate.
Page 130 - There was nothing of which he was so proud as of his professional integrity, and he controlled himself with an effort. " I have handled worse cases than this," he responded; " and I offer you my service without cost.