Lacon; Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think. From the 8th London EdLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1823 - 267 pages |
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Page viii
... respect to the style I have adopted in the following sheets , I have attempted to make it vary with the subject ; avoiding all pomp of words , where there was no corresponding elevation . of ideas ; for such turgidity although it may be ...
... respect to the style I have adopted in the following sheets , I have attempted to make it vary with the subject ; avoiding all pomp of words , where there was no corresponding elevation . of ideas ; for such turgidity although it may be ...
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... respect to the authority of great names , it should be remembered , that he alone deserves to have any weight or influence with posterity , who has shown himself superior to the particular and predominant error of his own times ; who ...
... respect to the authority of great names , it should be remembered , that he alone deserves to have any weight or influence with posterity , who has shown himself superior to the particular and predominant error of his own times ; who ...
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... the Trinitarian reformer , who advocates triennial parliaments , and who has not lost his respect for that old and orthodox association of King , Lords and Commons . And in poli- tics , as in religion , it so happens that 28 MANY THINGS.
... the Trinitarian reformer , who advocates triennial parliaments , and who has not lost his respect for that old and orthodox association of King , Lords and Commons . And in poli- tics , as in religion , it so happens that 28 MANY THINGS.
Page 38
... spirits by calamity , our health by disease , our friends by death . But our actions must follow us beyond the grave ; with respect to them alone , we can- not say that we shall carry nothing with us when 38 MANY THINGS.
... spirits by calamity , our health by disease , our friends by death . But our actions must follow us beyond the grave ; with respect to them alone , we can- not say that we shall carry nothing with us when 38 MANY THINGS.
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... respect to his actions to men , however he may fail with regard to others , yet if pure and good , with regard to himself and his highest interests , they cannot fail ; and with respect to his prayers to God , although they cannot make ...
... respect to his actions to men , however he may fail with regard to others , yet if pure and good , with regard to himself and his highest interests , they cannot fail ; and with respect to his prayers to God , although they cannot make ...
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