Elements of Criticism, Volume 2A. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 |
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... considered by the author with relation to himself , it raises self - contempt ; confidered by him with relation to the world , it makes him afhamed . Again , confidered by others , it raifes their con- tempt and indignation against the ...
... considered by the author with relation to himself , it raises self - contempt ; confidered by him with relation to the world , it makes him afhamed . Again , confidered by others , it raifes their con- tempt and indignation against the ...
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