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... importance than is generally imagined . A flourishing commerce begets opu- lence ; and opulence , inflaming our appetite for pleasure , is commonly vented on luxury , and on every fenfual gratification : Selfifhnefs rears its head ...
... importance than is generally imagined . A flourishing commerce begets opu- lence ; and opulence , inflaming our appetite for pleasure , is commonly vented on luxury , and on every fenfual gratification : Selfifhnefs rears its head ...
Page v
... importance . To establish a complete fyftem of education , feems referved by Providence for a Sovereign who commands the hearts of his fubjects . Succefs will crown the undertaking , and endear GEORGE THE THIRD to our latest pofterity ...
... importance . To establish a complete fyftem of education , feems referved by Providence for a Sovereign who commands the hearts of his fubjects . Succefs will crown the undertaking , and endear GEORGE THE THIRD to our latest pofterity ...
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... importance of criticism , we need but reflect upon the ordinary 5 Though logic may fubfift without rhetoric or poe- try , yet fo neceffary to thefe laft is a found and correct logic , that without it they are no better than warbling ...
... importance of criticism , we need but reflect upon the ordinary 5 Though logic may fubfift without rhetoric or poe- try , yet fo neceffary to thefe laft is a found and correct logic , that without it they are no better than warbling ...
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... importance in the fcience of human nature ; and I promife beforehand , that it will be found of great importance in the fine arts . It appears , that the relations by which things are linked together , have a great influence in di ...
... importance in the fcience of human nature ; and I promife beforehand , that it will be found of great importance in the fine arts . It appears , that the relations by which things are linked together , have a great influence in di ...
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... importance . Upon a subject fo comprehenfive , all that can be expected in this chapter , is a general or flight furvey : and to fhorten that furvey , I propofe to handle feparately fome emotions more peculiarly connected with the fine ...
... importance . Upon a subject fo comprehenfive , all that can be expected in this chapter , is a general or flight furvey : and to fhorten that furvey , I propofe to handle feparately fome emotions more peculiarly connected with the fine ...
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