For the actions of a new prince are more narrowly observed than those of an hereditary one, and when they are seen to be able they gain more men and bind far tighter than ancient blood; because men are
attracted more by the present than by the past, and when they find the present good they enjoy it and seek no further; they will also make the utmost defence of a prince if he fails them not in other things.
A CROW was jealous of the Raven, because he was considered a bird of good omen and always
attracted the attention of men, who noted by his flight the good or evil course of future events.
Of these people the one that
attracted her most was a Russian girl who had come to the watering-place with an invalid Russian lady, Madame Stahl, as everyone called her.
At the time the Countess of Morcerf returned to the rooms, after giving her orders, many guests were arriving, more
attracted by the charming hospitality of the countess than by the distinguished position of the count; for, owing to the good taste of Mercedes, one was sure of finding some devices at her entertainment worthy of describing, or even copying in case of need.
[19] CERTAIN influential expressions of opinion have
attracted much curiosity to Amiel's Journal Intime, both in France, where the book has already made its mark, and in England, where Mrs.
He saw that his faint and worn appearance
attracted the attention of the landlord and his waiters; and thinking that they might suppose him to be penniless, took out his purse, and laid it on the table.
It was while they were thus engaged that Brady's attention was
attracted by the dismal flapping of huge wings.
"Nearly a month since, accident gave the clerk in question an opportunity of looking into one of the documents on his master's table, which had
attracted his attention from a slight peculiar ity in the form and color of the paper.
It reminded him of his purpose in slinking stealthily upon the owner of the voice that had
attracted his vengeful attention.
Their personality
attracted her in an agreeable way.
It was contrary to every doctrine of her's that difference of fortune should keep any couple asunder who were
attracted by resemblance of disposition; and that Elinor's merit should not be acknowledged by every one who knew her, was to her comprehension impossible.
The POWER which can originate the disposition of honors and emoluments, is more likely to attract than to be
attracted by the POWER which can merely obstruct their course.