Lacon; Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think. From the 8th London EdLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1823 - 267 pages |
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Page v
... or judgment approve . For observations made in the cloister , or in the desert , will generally be as obscure as the one , and as bar- ren as the other : but he that would paint with his pen , no less than he that would paint with PREFACE .
... or judgment approve . For observations made in the cloister , or in the desert , will generally be as obscure as the one , and as bar- ren as the other : but he that would paint with his pen , no less than he that would paint with PREFACE .
Page vi
... less than he that would paint with his pencil , must study originals , and not be overfear- ful of a little dust . In fact , every author is a far better judge of the pains that his efforts have cost him , than any reader can possibly ...
... less than he that would paint with his pencil , must study originals , and not be overfear- ful of a little dust . In fact , every author is a far better judge of the pains that his efforts have cost him , than any reader can possibly ...
Page ix
... less prevalence of which gives individuality to character . But we must not only express clearly but think deeply , nor can we concede to Buffon that style alone is that quality that will immorta- lize an author . The essays of ...
... less prevalence of which gives individuality to character . But we must not only express clearly but think deeply , nor can we concede to Buffon that style alone is that quality that will immorta- lize an author . The essays of ...
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... less than virtue , not unfrequently forms the middle point between two extremes . Where one party demands too much , and the other is inclined to concede too little , an arbitrator will please neither , by recommending such measures ...
... less than virtue , not unfrequently forms the middle point between two extremes . Where one party demands too much , and the other is inclined to concede too little , an arbitrator will please neither , by recommending such measures ...
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... less attractive ; if she were always ex- hibited to us , like the drunken Helot to the youths of Sparta , in her true and disgusting shape . It is fitting , that what is foul within , should be foul also without . To give the semblance ...
... less attractive ; if she were always ex- hibited to us , like the drunken Helot to the youths of Sparta , in her true and disgusting shape . It is fitting , that what is foul within , should be foul also without . To give the semblance ...
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