Word: talking
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...fallen into the trap of Psychology, making his characters tell what they think instead of trusting to their individuality to demonstrate their thoughts. He might well have relied on this feature of his characters, for no one knew better than he how to make mere paper men and women talk...
...Divines and dying men may talk of hell, But in my breast its several torments dwell...
...regular fortnightly meeting of the French Club last night, Dr. Marcon gave an interesting talk on "Deux Anarchistes de ma connaissance...
...laws of a nation are improving, it follows that the people are, as a whole, becoming more intelligent. As in everything else the minister must help here to turn public opinion into the right channels. A minister can not preach mere sentiment on matters of law, but to talk reasonably and to influence his congregation in the right way, he must understand thoroughly such points as are likely to arise. It is sometimes said that ministers should not concern themselves with the laws of this world but should rather seek to teach the people the laws of the spirit. This...
...gentlemen elected to honorary membership in the club have all signified their acceptancy and their desire and willingness to give a short talk on some matter connected with debating and public speaking, and to meet the members of the University who are interested in public speaking...