Elements of Criticism, Volume 1S. Campbell & Son, E. Duyckinck, 1823 |
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Page xvii
... sense , is an observation that holds equally in every one of the external senses . But there is a difference as to our knowledge of that impression : in touching , tasting , and smelling , we are sensible of the impression ; that , for ...
... sense , is an observation that holds equally in every one of the external senses . But there is a difference as to our knowledge of that impression : in touching , tasting , and smelling , we are sensible of the impression ; that , for ...
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... sense , are conceived to be merely corporeal . The pleasures of the eye and the ear , being thus eleva- ted above those of the other external senses , acquire so much dignity as to become a laudable entertainment . They are not ...
... sense , are conceived to be merely corporeal . The pleasures of the eye and the ear , being thus eleva- ted above those of the other external senses , acquire so much dignity as to become a laudable entertainment . They are not ...
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... sense , which occupy without exhausting the mind , are finely qualified to restore its usual tone after severe application to study or business , as well as after satiety from sensual gratification . Our first perceptions are of ...
... sense , which occupy without exhausting the mind , are finely qualified to restore its usual tone after severe application to study or business , as well as after satiety from sensual gratification . Our first perceptions are of ...
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... sense ; and no less so , from these to the exalted pleasures of mo- rality and religion . We stand therefore engaged in ho- nour , as well as interest , to second the purposes of nature , by cultivating the pleasures of the eye and ear ...
... sense ; and no less so , from these to the exalted pleasures of mo- rality and religion . We stand therefore engaged in ho- nour , as well as interest , to second the purposes of nature , by cultivating the pleasures of the eye and ear ...
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... sense of order : the mind proceeds with alacrity down a flowing river , and with the same alacrity from a whole to its parts , or from a principal to its accessories ; but in the contrary direction , it is sensible of a sort of ...
... sense of order : the mind proceeds with alacrity down a flowing river , and with the same alacrity from a whole to its parts , or from a principal to its accessories ; but in the contrary direction , it is sensible of a sort of ...
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