Questions

This is a list of all the questions and their associated study carrel identifiers. One can learn a lot of the "aboutness" of a text simply by reading the questions.

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A54679	si non illum Naturalis Legis Justitia praecedebat, unde Abraham Amicus Dei deputatus?
A90011	Could not your active hands had fairly staid"The leasure of a Psalm?
A92715	Quoth the Merchant, You were with me, and told me that you had goods, and would send them in, but I received none: No?
A92715	Then the Witnesses were asked, Whether they knew those hands?
A92715	Who saw the silver- Tankerd?
A92715	who saw my Mistresse best Scarf, or my Masters Gold Hatband?
A54825	And Cleanthes was as noble in his Sentiment; as Seneca was now grown discreet in his behaviour, when he was asked, How a man should become Rich?
A54825	And what a sorry expectation is it for one that has voluntarily resigned up his Right, to be summoned again to receive the wages of a Rebel?
A54825	And what apprehensions ought every man to be under, when he calmly reflects what a noble Guest he constantly entertains within him?
A54825	And whence may we imagin does all that trembling and consternation proceed, but from the foulness of that dismal cavern within?
A54825	Can you refrain folding up your self in all the forms of sorrow?
A54825	Does not the gay Spring mend up whatever severity went before, recommending it with a more chearful acceptance?
A54825	Further, what hard thoughts will the world be apt to entertain concerning the conduct of such a man''s Reason and Understanding?
A54825	How could she refrain almost breaking through the Confines of Nature, to see her self thus bereaved?
A54825	How manifestly shall we contemn hereby his power, and command over us?
A54825	How much shall we violate the Law of Nature?
A54825	Must the Jewel perish, because the Case is a little disordered?
A54825	Now for what end shall we imagin there was so much care taken about it?
A54825	Now what account can be given of an Adventure so preposterous and amazing?
A54825	Of what absurdity and indiscretion shall we be found guilty?
A54825	Or at least, are we such unskilful Artists, that we ca n''t trim the Lamp, unless we wholly extinguish the Light?
A54825	Or, what extraordinary Proposals might a Man make to himself in such an adventure?
A54825	Qui sibi nequam, cui bonus?
A54825	Shall we wait the dull Motions of lingring Fate, when these quick Instruments of Release are so near at hand?
A54825	To sum up this Hypothesis; Who can span the Dimensions of another Man''s thought?
A54825	To what a strange fetch must a man be driven in such a case?
A54825	True, but may not the Order be inverted for once?
A54825	What a dreadful Crime shall we commit against the Author of our Being?
A54825	What can we imagine here?
A54825	What shall we think of one that has plung''d himself into the deep horror of Melancholly?
A54825	What unhandsome Measure has he dealt to himself, in disordering those precious Sands, which none but an invisible Hand can shake?
A54825	What would you give to retrieve his wandring shade?
A54825	Where could the Party in this Case shift himself for ease, and court release in any figure?
A54825	Whither could he fly to be reconciled to himself?
A54825	Why should we become Murderers of our selves, O ye my friends, what Cowards shall we shew our selves to be?
A54825	Will it still be Winter?
A54825	Will not our Case admit of some Commiseration amidst those dark hazards to which we may be exposed, when the atrabisis so much prevails over us?
A54825	Will you count him a man of bravery and execution, that first makes the direful experiment on himself?
A54825	Wo n''t our Mother Earth, out of all her florid Gayeties, afford one kind draught to distressed Mortals?
A54825	Would you perswade the Lutanist to burst the string, because the Instrument is at present out of tune?
A54825	what meanness of spirit does this argue?
A54825	will there not be some decent Allowances made for these rugged Contingences, which oft- times affront our Nature, and stop the free current of desire?
A54825	— Quis talia fando Temperet à Lachrymis?
A36292	And by what authority can they so assuredly pronounce that it falls out never in our case?
A36292	And can these two places be detorted to their purpose, That none but God may have jurisdiction over our temporall life?
A36292	And do not Martyrs, in whose death God is glorified, kisse the Executioners, and the Instruments of their death?
A36292	And that inexcusable forwardnesse of Germanus, x who drew the beast to him, and enforced it to teare his body; And why did he this?
A36292	But descend to that kinde of evill, which must of necessity be understood in this place of Paul?
A36292	But is it so, in our Case?
A36292	For do we esteeme God, or the Magistrate our enemy, when by them death is inflicted?
A36292	For what is this lesse, then to attend the ruine of a house, or inundation of a streame, or incursion of mad beasts?
A36292	For who ever fear''d, after there was no hope ● … Or who would therefore for beare to kill himselfe, that another might?
A36292	Had it been a good Argument in Rome for 500. yeeres, that Divorce was not lawfull, because n no example was of it?
A36292	Have they any more the Dominion over these bodies, then the person himselfe?
A36292	Here is no difficulty: for who is willing to dye,& can not, since there are so many waies to death?
A36292	How much Saint Laurence to his broyling, when he called to the Tyrant, This side is enough, turne the other, and then eate?]
A36292	How much did q Baint Andrew contribute to his owne Crucifying?
A36292	How subtilly and curiously Attilius Regulus destroyed himselfe?
A36292	How then shall we ● … ccuse Idolarry, or immolation of men to be sinnes against nature?
A36292	How will it follow from I must not alwaies, to I may never?
A36292	I speake but comparatively; might not he doe it as well as they?
A36292	If we dare, yet how shall we defend any Magistracy, if this be so strictly accepted?
A36292	Is anothers hand easier then thine own?
A36292	Is it a lesse dignitie, that himselfe bee the Priest of God, and that himselfe be the Sacrifice of God, then that he be the Temple?
A36292	May not I accuse and condemne my selfe to my selfe, and inflict what penance I will for punishing the past, and avoiding like occasion of sinne?
A36292	Or a private death fouler then a publique?
A36292	Or if a man were able to doe these Offices to himselfe, might he not doe it?
A36292	Or might he not with a safe conscience put so much waights in his pockets, as should countervaile their stretchings?
A36292	That a woman might not sue it against her Husband, because o till Herods daughter there was no example of it?
A36292	Thou art tyred in a pilgrimage, and wouldst thou not goe home?]
A36292	We esteeme them enemies, who attempt our lives, and shall we bee enemies to our selves?
A36292	and if it admit exceptions, why may not our case be within those?
A36292	and may in no case ponere animam?
A36292	for, though our translation give it thus,[ Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth?]
A36292	k If lastly she absolve some whether they will or no, why should we abhorre our mothers example, and being brethren, be severer than the Parent?
A36292	were from Divine motion, shall wee dare to impute also to like motions and spirit, his angry importuning of death?
A36292	which deprives himselfe of life, and of the purpose of destiny?
A36292	why may not our case be as safe and innocent?
A26335	* If we had any Common Sense, says he, what shou''d we do else, either in Publick or Private, than sing Hymns to God, magnifie and praise him?
A26335	All the Walls here are hung with Liberty: Do you see that Iron Chest?
A26335	All this is true, but the Question is not whether a Man may not lose his Reason through extreme Pain?
A26335	And consequently a reasonable Plea for Self- murther; and shall that be acted accordingly?
A26335	And how base is this detestable Action?
A26335	And then what a folly must it be upon the pretence of Incertainty, to run such a hazard against so much odds?
A26335	And what does Property signifie if I may not have the Liberty to do what I will with my own?
A26335	And what one Family can contribute more to this than Your Own?
A26335	And what should be meant by such an one the Great?
A26335	As to that part of the Question, Whether any Evil that oppresses the Body may be destructive to the Liberty of the Mind?
A26335	As to the Forfeiture, they are sometimes mightily concern''d about this; What will become of it?
A26335	But how lose it?
A26335	But how very unlike himself is this Man?
A26335	But if an Enemy shall not drive me to an unjust thing by any Flattery or Reward, shall his ill usage do so?
A26335	But who wou''d do this for publick Fame, who wou''d rake for Reputation so very low?
A26335	Can any Man pretend to be Free while his Reason is made to Serve?
A26335	Can it hinder thee from being Just or Generous?
A26335	Could such a Wretch as Ravillac, or he that shot one of the Princes of Orange, smile amidst all the Artisices of Torture?
A26335	Could the Spartan Boys bear whipping to Death before their Altars, without a Groan?
A26335	Did God ever intrust so much Power so well, or was he ever Represented better?
A26335	Did not I always approach thee with a chearful Countenance, ready to obey thy Commands?
A26335	Do you see that Precipice there?
A26335	Do you see this rich Furniture?
A26335	Epicurus, he tells us, says, That a wise Man might cry, in* Phalaris''s Bull, How sweet is this?
A26335	For if seeming Good is sufficient to justifie our Actions, what Crime can ever be justly laid to any Man''s charge?
A26335	For instance, who can be ignorant?
A26335	For where is the Crime of being Oppress''d, or the Shame of being Unfortunate?
A26335	Had not her own Infamy ran before her?
A26335	Has it not been requir''d by Positive Laws, as well as allow''d by Ancient Custom?
A26335	Has not the greatest and bravest Nation in the World afforded us innumerable Examples of it?
A26335	How cou''d the Multitude have ever dishonour''d her?
A26335	How could his Death ever have been so much Applauded if not Reasonable and Lawful?
A26335	How could so many People be in the wrong?
A26335	How does this appear?
A26335	How full of Palpable Contradictions, and therefore how little to be regarded?
A26335	How then can it appear from any Circumstances of Life, though never so dreadful, that God gives a Man liberty to destroy Life?
A26335	I am Burnt, but not Conquer''d; why then should not this be Desirable, rather than Dreadful?
A26335	I never bore any Office, and because thou wouldst not have me, I never desired it; but didst thou ever know me D scontented upon this Account?
A26335	If a Criple, a Beggar, a Slave cou''d do thus, who can ever be excusable for being Ingrateful to Heaven?
A26335	If it be said that a Man may have time to Repent afterwards, and that he may possibly contrive his Death accordingly: Alas?
A26335	If it will kill you, what need of Self- murther?
A26335	If submission to Providence, Perseverance in Duty, Constancy and Patience are Virtues; when are these to be practised unless in extremities?
A26335	If this were so, how could he venture it at any time, or expose it to danger?
A26335	If you cry out as''t is usual, that the Pain is too great to be endur''d, that you can not possibly bear so much torture: What do you mean by this?
A26335	In how small a compass does great Liberty lie?
A26335	Life is always pleasing, when Reason is faithfully obey''d; when this is forsaken, Life indeed is worth nothing: But then who is it that makes it so?
A26335	Life is the opportunity of being all this; shall that then be rashly thrown away by Self- murther?
A26335	Live on: Does it not please you?
A26335	Must not every Man be guided by his own Reason?
A26335	Nay, have the greatest Villains mock''d their Executioners?
A26335	Nec potsus Vitae finem facis atque laboris?
A26335	No Power over himself or his Life?
A26335	Or if this shou''d not be allow''d, what Rule can be given?
A26335	Or who must not consent immediately?
A26335	Ought we not when digging, plowing, or eating, to do this?
A26335	Search into thy self impartially, Can that which has hefalln thee, make thee less Temperate, less Modest, less Knowing, or less Prudent?
A26335	Sin ea qua fructus ● … unque es periere profusa Vitaque inoffensu est, cur amplius addere qu ● … eris?
A26335	The worst Events are so, as much as the best; but to what end are they so?
A26335	There''s Liberty in the bottom of it: Do you remember such a Diamond or such a Locket?
A26335	This can affect him no otherwise, than as to his Dead Body, or his Posterity; and therefore how false is this Pretence at the Bottom?
A26335	This is the only thing we can not complain of Life for; it stays no Body: Does Life please you?
A26335	Thus too as to Submission to God: Did I ever murmur at the Methods of thy Providence?
A26335	To conclude this Point, if it be ask''d after all, What shall we say to those Encomiums which were given to this great Man?
A26335	Turn thine Eyes which way thou wilt, and the way to Liberty lies open: Do you remember where you are?
A26335	Upon whom shall it be bestow''d?
A26335	What Circumstances can be of such a kind, so Evil, so Painful, Dangerous or Dreadful, wherein Honour can put a Man upon killing of himself?
A26335	What brighter Beams were ever darted from the Light of Nature?
A26335	What degree of Age or Insirmity can be fix''d, when Men shall be judg''d to be good for nothing, and permitted to Murther themselves accordingly?
A26335	What force of Eloquence can ever Reconcile Resignation and Rebellion, Dependance and Despair?
A26335	What is meant by following Nature?
A26335	What kind of Repentance?
A26335	What shall be pretended then for the loss of any one Sense?
A26335	What was the Opinion of the Greeks and Romans in this Case?
A26335	What, shall we say then, that all Men are Cowards that kill themselves?
A26335	Where at this time are to be found such excellent Qualifications for Support and Ornament, both of the Church and State?
A26335	Where then could I have met with so full an Instance to this purpose, as in the Example of Your Life?
A26335	Whether Self- murther is naturally unlawful?
A26335	Why a Man is capable of keeping the Resolution of Killing himself no more, after he has once done so: Can this be in earnest?
A26335	Why does not some body forsooth teach me what I ought to do, that I must be disarm''d and not suffer''d to take my own Measures?
A26335	Why shou''d I call any thing Unhappiness, which can not reach or injure Humane Nature?
A26335	Why should this then seem incredible among those that profess to obey, not Pleasure, but Virtue?
A26335	Will not his Mind be employ''d in a nobler way?
A26335	Wou''d you ask his Advice in any matter of Importance, the putting out your Money, disposing of a Child,& c?
A26335	Wou''d you know the only difference between you and them?
A26335	Wou''d you trust such a thing as this with a Secret?
A26335	Yes certainly; Is not this then a plain Breach of the Law of Self- preservation so often mention''d?
A26335	Yet suppose a Man may retire from Publick Affairs to attend his own Ends; Is this as much damage to the Publick as Self- murther?
A26335	after what?
A26335	and consequently will not his Virtue consist in following that which seems Good to him, and avoiding that which seems Evil to him?
A26335	and how great a Credit was this Person, as well as his Husband Nero, to all Self- murtherers?
A26335	and how oft have the best Physicians been deceived in this matter?
A26335	and if so, Whether that Punishment will not exceed both as to the degree of Pain and the duration of it; that particular Pain which he would avoid?
A26335	and if so, when can they be ever past doing good?
A26335	and shall not Innocence and Virtue be able to support a good Man, under the ordinary calamities incident to humane Nature?
A26335	as the Stoicks do; Shall this be taken for a certain Sign of being past doing good?
A26335	but alas to what purpose can they shine when joined with the Principle of Self- murther?
A26335	but then''t is Curable: When it becomes Incurable, as the Stoics taught?
A26335	if it be, Whether it will not be punish''d hereafter?
A26335	shall we say that Man has no Right at all?
A26335	that''s the way down to Liberty: Do you see that Sea, that River, that Well?
A26335	were not these People as Famous for their Wit as for their Arms?
A26335	what hopes can he draw srom hence?
A26335	when it is most Violent?
A26335	why do not you tye your Fathers Hands behind him, that Caesar when he comes may find me Helpless and Defenceless?
A26335	— And since most Men are too dull or ignorant to do so, shou''d there not be some one that shou''d discharge this Office for the rest?
A26335	— Si grata fuit Tibi vita anteacta priorque Cur non ut plenus vitae conviva ● … ecedis?
A26335	— What then can I do better, a lame and decrepit Old Man, than celebrate my God?