Lacon; Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think, Volume 1Sherman, 1824 |
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... : and which effects that for knowledge which the lens effects for the sun- beam , when it condenses its brightness , in or- der to increase its force . How far the follow- ing efforts will stand the test of this criterion , X PREFACE .
... : and which effects that for knowledge which the lens effects for the sun- beam , when it condenses its brightness , in or- der to increase its force . How far the follow- ing efforts will stand the test of this criterion , X PREFACE .
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... follows a false one . The consequence is , that error , when she retraces her footsteps , has fur- ther to go before she can arrive at the truth , than ignorance . II . With respect to the authority of great names , it should be ...
... follows a false one . The consequence is , that error , when she retraces her footsteps , has fur- ther to go before she can arrive at the truth , than ignorance . II . With respect to the authority of great names , it should be ...
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... follow them , it is well , but they will not deviate to follow it . With inferior minds the reverse is observable ; so that they can command the flattery of knaves while IN FEW WORDS . 19 V. ...
... follow them , it is well , but they will not deviate to follow it . With inferior minds the reverse is observable ; so that they can command the flattery of knaves while IN FEW WORDS . 19 V. ...
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... follow the world in approving others , but we go before it in approving ourselves . XL . None are so fond of secrets , as those who do not mean to keep them ; such persons covet se- crets , as a spendthrift covets money , for the ...
... follow the world in approving others , but we go before it in approving ourselves . XL . None are so fond of secrets , as those who do not mean to keep them ; such persons covet se- crets , as a spendthrift covets money , for the ...
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... follow , and of all to attain . It is subject to no disappointments , since he that perseveres makes every difficulty an advance- ment , and every contest a victory ; and this is the pursuit of virtue . Sincerely to aspire after virtue ...
... follow , and of all to attain . It is subject to no disappointments , since he that perseveres makes every difficulty an advance- ment , and every contest a victory ; and this is the pursuit of virtue . Sincerely to aspire after virtue ...
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