Lacon; Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think, Volume 1Sherman, 1824 |
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... he therefore is extremely particular as to what he receives . Very few of the presents that are directed to him , reach their destination . Some are too light , others too A 2 PREFACE . perspicuity, wit with judgment, solidity with ...
... he therefore is extremely particular as to what he receives . Very few of the presents that are directed to him , reach their destination . Some are too light , others too A 2 PREFACE . perspicuity, wit with judgment, solidity with ...
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Addressed to Those who Think Charles Caleb Colton. their destination . Some are too light , others too heavy , since it is as difficult to throw a straw any distance , as a ton . I have address- ed this volume to those who think , and ...
Addressed to Those who Think Charles Caleb Colton. their destination . Some are too light , others too heavy , since it is as difficult to throw a straw any distance , as a ton . I have address- ed this volume to those who think , and ...
Page vii
... light , and in this coming age most fairly promises to be as common as water , and as free as air . But as it has been wisely ordained that light should have no colour , water no taste , and air no odour , so knowledge also should be ...
... light , and in this coming age most fairly promises to be as common as water , and as free as air . But as it has been wisely ordained that light should have no colour , water no taste , and air no odour , so knowledge also should be ...
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... light of revelation , we shall find that Platonism itself is intimately connected with Pyrron- ism , and the deepest enquiry with the darkest doubt . In an age remarkable for good reasoning and bad conduct , for sound rules and corrupt ...
... light of revelation , we shall find that Platonism itself is intimately connected with Pyrron- ism , and the deepest enquiry with the darkest doubt . In an age remarkable for good reasoning and bad conduct , for sound rules and corrupt ...
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... light , but error 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 ...
... light , but error 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 ...
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