At the time when men first adopted the lion as the emblem of courage," says that intelligent traveller, Mr Burchell, " it would seem that they regarded great size and strength as indicating it ; but they were greatly mistaken in the character they have... A Lift for the Lazy - Seite 161von Henry Wharton Griffith - 1849 - 195 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| 1829 - 632 Seiten
..." when men lirst adopted the lion as the emblem o; conrage, it would eeem that they regarded great strength as indicating it ; but they were greatly...overlooked a much better example of true courage, aiul of other virtues also, in the bold and faiihful dog." Use of Cat' 9 Whiskers*— livery one has... | |
| Georges Louis Leclerc comte de Buffon - 1831 - 1178 Seiten
...men first adopted the Lion as the emblem of courage (says that intelligent traveller, Mr. Burchell) it would seem that they regarded great size and strength...animal, and have overlooked a much better example of courage, and of other virtues also, in the bold and faithful dog." Mr. Barrow also brands him with... | |
| John Timbs - 1832 - 356 Seiten
...other animals. His generosity and courage are more doubtful. Mr Burchell, the African traveller,says: 'when men first adopted the lion as an emblem of courage,...skulking animal, and have overlooked a much better ex> ample of true courage, and of other virtues also, in the hold and faithful dog.' , Why is the lion... | |
| John Timbs - 1832 - 442 Seiten
...other animals. His generosity and courage are more doubtful. Mr Burchell, the African traveller, says: 'when men first adopted the lion as an emblem of courage,...regarded great size and strength as indicating it; Inn they were greatly mistaken in the character they have given to this indolent, skulking animal,... | |
| 1834 - 700 Seiten
...men first adopted the lion as the emblem of courage," says that intelligent traveller, Mr Burchell, " it would seem that they regarded great size and strength...animal, and have overlooked a much better example of courage, and of other virtues also, in the bold and faithful dog." Mr Barrow also brands him with the... | |
| 1834 - 438 Seiten
...men first adopted the Lion as the emblem of courage (says that intelligent traveller, Mr. Burche]]) it would seem that they regarded great size and strength,...animal, and have overlooked a much better example of courage, and of other virtues also, in the bold and faithful dog." Mr. Barrow also brands him with... | |
| 1839 - 536 Seiten
...gratification of its appetites. ' Al the time,' says Mr. Burchell, • when men first adopted the lion as the emblem of courage, it would seem that they regarded...they were greatly mistaken in the character t'hey had given of this indolent animal.' The fact of the Lion sparing the dog ihit was thrown to him, and... | |
| 1839 - 500 Seiten
...gratification of its appetites. ' At the time,' says Mr. Burchell, ' when men first adopted the lion as the emblem of courage, it would seem that they regarded...but they were greatly mistaken in the character they had given of this indolent animal.' The fact of the Lion sparing the dog lhat was thrown to him, and... | |
| John Timbs - 1844 - 306 Seiten
...animals. His generosity and courage are more doubtful. Mr. Burchell, the African traveller, says : "when men first adopted the lion as an emblem of courage,...animal, and have overlooked a much better example ot true courage, and other virtues also, in the bold and faithful dog." Why is the lion safely attacked... | |
| C. T - 1847 - 350 Seiten
...animal we have already recorded. He says : — " At the time when men first adopted the lion as the emblem of courage, it would seem that they regarded...size and strength as indicating it ; but they were much mistaken in the character they have given to this indolent skulking animal, and have overlooked... | |
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