As my beloved child was
helpful in restoring me to myself, I will be
helpful now in restoring the dearest part of herself to her; by the aid of Heaven I will do it!" Thus, Doctor Manette.
The
helpful inmate had departed, without one backward glance to gather up the meed of gratitude, if any were in the hearts of those whom she had served so zealously.
While heading the profit of my counsel, avail yourself also of any
helpful circumstances over and beyond the ordinary rules.
She did not try to settle the question, but did her best to love and serve and bear with each, and the good will, the gentle heart, the
helpful ways and simple manners of our Polly made her dear to every one, for these virtues, even in a little child, are lovely and attractive.
Perhaps if I had had a
helpful woman at my elbow, a dear, flattering acute, devoted woman .
1843, comments on this passage as follows: "That great patron and Coryphaeus of this tribe, Nicolo Machiavel, laid down this for a master rule in his political scheme: 'That the show of religion was
helpful to the politician, but the reality of it hurtful and pernicious.'"
"Dora is so womanly and
helpful, and Davy is developing into a very smart boy.
Under the influence of the Hampton-Tuskegee idea the races are coming into a closer sympathy and into an honourable and
helpful relation.
She seemed to think that my elders withheld
helpful information, and that from me she might get valuable secrets.
Madame Ratignolle, when they had regained her cottage, went in to take the hour's rest which she considered
helpful. Before leaving her, Robert begged her pardon for the impatience--he called it rudeness--with which he had received her well-meant caution.
If it be that in devotion Lies a power hearts to move, That which every day I show thee,
Helpful to my suit should prove.
"An institution upholding honor, the source of emulation, is one similar to the Legion d'honneur of the great Emperor Napoleon, not harmful but
helpful to the success of the service, but not a class or court privilege."