 | Alexander Jamieson - English language - 1826 - 320 pages
...more natural appearance, than is to he ohserved in any manner which untutored nature *^an produce. But ease in writing flows from art, not chance ; As those move easiest who have learut to dance.* 116. The love of novelty, anIl a fondness for variety, are ihc two sources whence... | |
 | Alexander Pope - 1828 - 264 pages
...pure, and yet divinely strong, Rich with the treasures of each foreign tongue; Prune the luxuriant, the uncouth refine,' But show no mercy to an empty...from art, not chance ; As those move easiest who have learned to dance," If such the plague and pains to write by rule. Better, say I, be pleased, and play... | |
 | Alexander Pope - 1830 - 500 pages
...pure, and yet divinely strong, Rich with the treasures of each foreign tongue ; Prune the luxuriant, aised. On this account the world is under some obligation to me, and owes me the justice, in re case, You think 'tis nature, and a knack to please: ' But ease in writing flows from art, not clmnce... | |
 | Alexander Pope - 1835 - 378 pages
...vigor of a line, 360 Where Denham's strength and Waller's sweetness join. True ease in writing comes from art, not chance ; As those move easiest who have learn'd to dance. 'Tis not enough no harshness gives offence ; The sound must seem an echo to the sense. 365 Soft is... | |
 | Alexander Pope - English poetry - 1836 - 502 pages
...divinely strong, Rich with the treasures of each foreign tongue ; Prune the luxuriant, the uncouth retine, ighs that waft to heaven. Grace shines around her...Anil whispering angels prompt her golden dream» ; leam'd to dance.' If such the plague and pains to write hy rule, Better, say I, he pleased, and play... | |
 | Alexander Pope - English poetry - 1836 - 320 pages
...with the treasures of each foreign tongue ; Prune the luxuriant, the uncouth refine, But show no merey to an empty line : Then polish all, with so much life...those move easiest who have learn'd to dance,' If auch the plague and pains to write hy rule, Better, say I, he pleased, and play the fool; Call, if... | |
 | Alexander Pope - 1839 - 510 pages
...easy vigour of a line, Where Denham's strength and Waller's sweetness join. True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learn'd to dance. 'Tis not enough no harshness gives offence, The sound must seem an echo to the sense. Soft is the strain... | |
 | Alexander Jamieson - English language - 1840 - 314 pages
...and more natural appearance, than is to be observed in any manner which untutored nature can produce. But ease in writing flows from art, not chance ; As those move easiest who have learnt to dance.* 116. The love of novelty, and a fondness for variety, are the two sources whence... | |
 | George Campbell - Theology - 1840 - 450 pages
...observed in any manner which untutored Nature can produce. This sentiment is well expressed by the poet : But ease in writing flows from art, not chance ; As those move easiest who have learnt to dance3. True ease in composition, accompanied with purity, differs as much from that homely... | |
 | William Gresley - Preaching - 1840 - 414 pages
...no means implies want of ease in the production, but rather the reverse. Pope has declared that, " Ease in writing flows from art, not chance ; As those move easiest, who have learu'd to dance." And not only ease, but spirit may also be attained in the same manner. No author... | |
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True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learn'd to dance. 
