Elements of the philosophy of the human mindHilliard and Brown, 1829 |
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... exer- cise , and which so remarkably distinguish man from the lower animals . The active principles of our nature , which , by their various modifications and combinations , give rise to all the moral differences among men , are fitted ...
... exer- cise , and which so remarkably distinguish man from the lower animals . The active principles of our nature , which , by their various modifications and combinations , give rise to all the moral differences among men , are fitted ...
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... exer- tion only of a small number of our faculties , an individ- ual , who has a natural turn for them , will be more likely to distinguish himself , by being suffered to follow his original bias , than if his attention were distracted ...
... exer- tion only of a small number of our faculties , an individ- ual , who has a natural turn for them , will be more likely to distinguish himself , by being suffered to follow his original bias , than if his attention were distracted ...
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... exer- tion . Convinced that truth is placed beyond the reach of the human faculties ; and doubtful how far the pre- judices we despise may not be essential to the well - be- ing of society , we resolve to abandon completely all spec ...
... exer- tion . Convinced that truth is placed beyond the reach of the human faculties ; and doubtful how far the pre- judices we despise may not be essential to the well - be- ing of society , we resolve to abandon completely all spec ...
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... exer- tions uniformly and habitually . In the case of a musi- cal performer , who has learnt his art merely by the ear , the first effects of systematical instruction are , I believe , always unfavorable . The effect is the same of the ...
... exer- tions uniformly and habitually . In the case of a musi- cal performer , who has learnt his art merely by the ear , the first effects of systematical instruction are , I believe , always unfavorable . The effect is the same of the ...
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... exer- tions made by very ordinary characters , when called to situations which rouse their latent powers . In such cases , I take for granted , that necessity operates in pro- ducing invention , chiefly by concentrating the attention of ...
... exer- tions made by very ordinary characters , when called to situations which rouse their latent powers . In such cases , I take for granted , that necessity operates in pro- ducing invention , chiefly by concentrating the attention of ...
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Page 213 - Great in the earth, as in the ethereal frame; Warms in the sun, refreshes in the breeze, Glows in the stars, and blossoms in the trees; Lives through all life, extends through all extent; Spreads undivided, operates unspent! Breathes in our soul, informs our mortal part. As full, as perfect, in a hair as heart; As full, as perfect in vile man that mourns.
Page 58 - It is inconceivable, that inanimate brute matter should, without the mediation of something else, which is not material, operate upon, and affect other matter without mutual contact; as it must do, if gravitation, in the sense of Epicurus, be essential and inherent in it.
Page 221 - I behold like a Spanish great galleon and an English man-of-war. Master Coleridge, like the former, was built far higher in learning, solid, but slow in his performances. CVL, with the English man-of-war, lesser in bulk, but lighter in sailing, could turn with all tides, tack about, and take advantage of all winds, by the quickness of his wit and invention.
Page 61 - But this universal and primary opinion of all men is soon destroyed by the slightest philosophy which teaches us that nothing can ever be present to the mind but an image or perception...
Page 270 - I had rather believe all the fables in the Legend, and the Talmud, and the Alcoran, than that this universal frame is without a mind.
Page 16 - I call therefore a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skilfully, and magnanimously all the offices both private and public of peace and war.
Page 416 - But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking well, and drawing fine pictures, of it; this is so far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form a habit of it, in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible ; «. e. form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations.
Page 50 - I can discover, are the windows by which light is let into this dark room; for methinks the understanding is not much unlike a closet wholly shut from light, with only some little openings left to let in external visible resemblances, or ideas of things without...
Page 226 - And when I die, be sure you let me know Great Homer dy'd three thousand years ago. Why did I write? what sin to me unknown Dipt me in Ink, my parents, or my own? As yet a child, nor yet a fool to fame, I lisp'd in numbers, for the numbers came. I left no calling for this idle trade, No duty broke, no father disobey'd. The Muse but serv'd to ease some friend, not Wife, To help me thro...
Page 101 - O ! who can hold a fire in his hand By thinking on the frosty Caucasus? Or cloy the hungry edge of appetite By bare imagination of a feast? Or wallow naked in December snow By thinking on fantastic summer's heat? O no, the apprehension of the good Gives but the greater feeling to the worse : Fell sorrow's tooth doth never rankle more Than when it bites, but lanceth not the sore.