Elements of Criticism, Volume 2A. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 |
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... use or amusement , that corresponds to the dignity of man , ob- tains the epithet of manly ; and every occu- pation below his nature , obtains the epithet of childish . To those who study human nature , there cate . is a point which has ...
... use or amusement , that corresponds to the dignity of man , ob- tains the epithet of manly ; and every occu- pation below his nature , obtains the epithet of childish . To those who study human nature , there cate . is a point which has ...
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... use of these faculties , hath affigned a high rank to the pleasures of the understanding . Their utility , with refpect to this life as well as a future , intitles them to this rank . But as action is the end of all our im- provements ...
... use of these faculties , hath affigned a high rank to the pleasures of the understanding . Their utility , with refpect to this life as well as a future , intitles them to this rank . But as action is the end of all our im- provements ...
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... use made of a talent for wit or ridi cule , cannot long impofe upon mankind . It cannot ftand the teft of correct and deli- cate taste ; and truth will at laft prevail even with the vulgar . To condemn a talent for ridicule because it ...
... use made of a talent for wit or ridi cule , cannot long impofe upon mankind . It cannot ftand the teft of correct and deli- cate taste ; and truth will at laft prevail even with the vulgar . To condemn a talent for ridicule because it ...
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... use of tobacco . The tafte of this plant is at firft extremely unpleasant . Our disgust leffens gradually till it vanish al- together ; at which period the plant is nei- ther agreeable nor difagreeable . Continu- ing the use , we begin ...
... use of tobacco . The tafte of this plant is at firft extremely unpleasant . Our disgust leffens gradually till it vanish al- together ; at which period the plant is nei- ther agreeable nor difagreeable . Continu- ing the use , we begin ...
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... use the goods of Fortune with moderation . A man who by temperance and activity has acquired a hardy conftitution , is , on the one hand , guarded against external accidents , and is , on the other , provided with great variety of ...
... use the goods of Fortune with moderation . A man who by temperance and activity has acquired a hardy conftitution , is , on the one hand , guarded against external accidents , and is , on the other , provided with great variety of ...
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