 Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order for my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers.  Washington - Sivu 88tekijä(t) François Guizot - 1840 - 230 sivuaKoko teos - Tietoja tästä kirjasta
 | 1829 - 696 sivua
...satisfaction. — Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers." Indolence of a Divine, and fleauattry of a Negro Servant. — "Dr. Cooper, who was a man of accomplished... | |
 | John Marshall - 1807 - 840 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." But a mind accustomed to labour for a nation's welfare, does not immediately divest itself of ancient... | |
 | An Officer in the late army - 1826 - 524 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently, down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." On the first of July, 1784, the marquis embarked at Havre on board of the packet ship Courier, and... | |
 | David Ramsay - 1832 - 278 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." The extension of inland navigation occupied much of Washington's attention, at this period of exemption... | |
 | 1832 - 478 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Mr. MARSHALL thus finishes this beautiful picture.— ED. For several months after reaching Mount Vernon,... | |
 | Stephen Simpson - 1833 - 408 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." It was evident, however, that this desire of private contentment, required a struggle; and that his... | |
 | 1833 - 224 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." LESSON .LXXXH. The Ocean, — GBORGB D. PRENTICE. How beautiful ! — from his blue throne on high,... | |
 | George Washington - 1835 - 568 sivua
...original commission was retained, and is deposited in the department of state of the United States. tiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers. Except an introductory letter or two, and one countermanding my request respecting plate, I have not... | |
 | Robert W. Lincoln - 1836 - 530 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Washington now devoted his attention, with untiring industry, to the pursuits of agriculture and the... | |
 | Exemplary and instructive biography - 1836 - 348 sivua
...private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all, and move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." During his retirement, objects of public utility still occupied his thoughts ; and it was not long... | |
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