Elements of Criticism, Volume 2A. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 |
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Page 96
... produceth no difrelish of the fame pleasure with others . Hence it is eafy to account for a generic habit in any strong pleasure . The The difguft of intemperance , is confined to the object 96 CUSTOM AND HABIT . Ch . XIV .
... produceth no difrelish of the fame pleasure with others . Hence it is eafy to account for a generic habit in any strong pleasure . The The difguft of intemperance , is confined to the object 96 CUSTOM AND HABIT . Ch . XIV .
Page 97
... Hence it appears , that though a fpecific habit can only take place in the case of a moderate pleasure , yet that a generic habit may be formed with respect to every fort of pleasure , moderate or immoderate , that can be gratified by a ...
... Hence it appears , that though a fpecific habit can only take place in the case of a moderate pleasure , yet that a generic habit may be formed with respect to every fort of pleasure , moderate or immoderate , that can be gratified by a ...
Page 104
... hence it is , that we often fmoke and take fnuff habi- tually , without fo much as being conscious of the operation . We must except gratifi- cation after the pain of want ; because gra- tification in that cafe is at the height when the ...
... hence it is , that we often fmoke and take fnuff habi- tually , without fo much as being conscious of the operation . We must except gratifi- cation after the pain of want ; because gra- tification in that cafe is at the height when the ...
Page 106
... Hence , fatiety is neceffary to check exquifite pleasures , which otherwife would ingrofs the mind , and unqualify us for bu- finefs . On the other hand , habitual increase of moderate pleasure , and even conversion of pain into ...
... Hence , fatiety is neceffary to check exquifite pleasures , which otherwife would ingrofs the mind , and unqualify us for bu- finefs . On the other hand , habitual increase of moderate pleasure , and even conversion of pain into ...
Page 120
... , however diftinguishable in other respects . Hence it comes , that an erect posture is a sign or expression of dignity : See chap . 2. part 6 . Two Two of far nobler shape , erect and tall , 120 EXTERNAL SIGNS OF Ch . XV .
... , however diftinguishable in other respects . Hence it comes , that an erect posture is a sign or expression of dignity : See chap . 2. part 6 . Two Two of far nobler shape , erect and tall , 120 EXTERNAL SIGNS OF Ch . XV .
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