 | James Holman - 1840 - 540 страници
...the criminal conversation now prosecuted for. I am aware that my learned friend may allege that : — Trifles light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proof of holy writ ; "But, gentlemen, can you for a moment believe that there was no art, no perseverance,... | |
 | Sarah Josepha Buell Hale - 1853 - 946 страници
...how to shoot.' And from Shakspeare, she gained a great store of information — among the rest, that 'Trifles, light as air. Are, to the jealous, confirmation strong, As proof» of Holy Writ.' That 'The poor beetle, which we tread upon, In corporal sufferance, feels a pang as... | |
 | 1855 - 366 страници
...to have eased her anxious affection, even at the risk of losing Maria for ever. 15* CHAPTER XVIII. "Trifles light as air Are, to the jealous, confirmation strong As proof of holy writ." — SHAKSPEARE. JULIA was accompanied home by Lord Buccleugh and Augusta Dornton, the... | |
 | Abel Stevens, James Floy - 1857 - 584 страници
...doubtful passages plain. One day he gave out the following, from Shakspeare's play of " Othello :" " Trifles light as air, are to the jealous confirmation strong, As proof of holy writ." One little fellow who stood at the head of his class in philosophy and chemistry, immediately... | |
 | Francis Meredith - 1860 - 306 страници
...Surely," thought Sir George, with Bertha, "it is a great catch for her!" CHAPTER VI. A DOUBLE-ENTENDRE. "Trifles light as air Are, to the jealous, confirmation strong As proof of Holy Writ." OTHEHO. " BEHTHA," said her brother, coming into the drawing-room about half an hour... | |
 | James Allan Mair - 1873 - 222 страници
...Andronicus. Twelfth Night. Othdlo. Henry VI. Henry VI. Lucrece. Romeo and 'Juliet. Lucrece. Jealousy Trifles, light as air, Are, to the jealous, confirmation strong As proof of holy writ. Othello. Jests ,., A jest's prosperity lies in the ear Love' s Labour' s Lt. of him that... | |
 | William Robert Ancketill - 1875 - 196 страници
...my rival, who, I felt convinced, would turn out a villain of the deepest dye. How true the proverb " Trifles, light as air, Are, to the jealous, confirmation strong As proof of holy writ." I found myself already selfishly gloating over the satisfaction and triumph I should... | |
 | Phineas Garrett - 1878 - 874 страници
...sympathy. Hence we are seldom influenced much by those who are greatly our seniors in age. Bvlwer. Trifles light as air Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proof of holy writ. Shatspeare. Every one complains of his memory, and no one of his judgment. IM Rochefoucauld.... | |
 | John Frederick Smith - 1879 - 364 страници
...and argument are equally vain ; the proofs which should convince but tend to confirm its fatal error. Trifles light as air are to the jealous Confirmation strong as proof of Holy Writ. General Playwcll left Amy in a state of mind which even Henry Beacham might have pitied.... | |
 | 1884 - 780 страници
...sympathy. Hence we are seldom influenced much by those who are greatly our seniors in age. Bulvxr. Trifles light as air Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proof of holy writ. Shakspeare. Ever}' one complains of his memory, and no one of his judgment. La RochefoiuxiiUd.... | |
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Trifles light as air Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proof of holy writ. 
