 | Society for the diffusion of useful knowledge - 1839 - 380 pages
...fell ? " In answer to this question, let me observe, that there is in human nature, and never to l>e rooted out of it, a want of excitement and exhilaration....that all cheap and free enjoyments, the hale, hearty, holiday recreations are out of use, and out of reach — what now will the man, set free from business... | |
 | Daniel Cony Weston - 1841 - 254 pages
...in the shape of something cheering and exhilirating. The man cannot sit down dull and stupid—and he ought not. Now suppose that society provides him...that all cheap and free enjoyments, the hale, hearty, holy day recreations are out of use, and out of reach— what now will the man, set free from business... | |
 | Orville Dewey - 1844 - 904 pages
...be remembered — there must be seasons of relief, and the question is, how are these seasons to bo filled up — when the mind enjoys relief from its...spectacles, and thus, that all cheap and free enjoyments, tho hale, hearty, holiday recreations are out of use, and out of reach — what now will the man, get... | |
 | Robert W. Russell - 1848 - 326 pages
...exhilarating. The man cannot sit down dull and stupid, and he ought not. Now suppose that society provides him no cheerful or attractive recreations; that society,...fashion, all unite to discountenance popular sports and pastimes; and thus, that all cheap and free enjoyments, the hale, hearty, holiday recreations, are... | |
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... relieved — let this be remembered — there must be seasons of relief, and the question is, how are these seasons to be filled up ? When the mind enjoys relief from its occupations, I say, that relief must come in the shape of something cheering... 