Essays, Moral, Economical and PoliticalJ. Sharpe, 1822 - 206 pages |
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... common or corrupt passions : and we are struck with the contrast between the little- ness within and the exhibition of energy without . But peace be to the failings of this wonderful man ! they who alone were affected by them , his ...
... common or corrupt passions : and we are struck with the contrast between the little- ness within and the exhibition of energy without . But peace be to the failings of this wonderful man ! they who alone were affected by them , his ...
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... . But these Essays , written at a period of better taste , and on subjects of immediate importance to the con- duct of common life , " such as come home to men's business and bosoms , " are still read with pleasure 6 SOME ACCOUNT OF.
... . But these Essays , written at a period of better taste , and on subjects of immediate importance to the con- duct of common life , " such as come home to men's business and bosoms , " are still read with pleasure 6 SOME ACCOUNT OF.
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... common portion of their great author's regard ; and they are evidently composed in his hap- piest manner , and with the full stretch of his powers . In them we are presented with all the wisdom which the deepest erudition could recover ...
... common portion of their great author's regard ; and they are evidently composed in his hap- piest manner , and with the full stretch of his powers . In them we are presented with all the wisdom which the deepest erudition could recover ...
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... common people ; let that be left unto the ana- baptists and other furies . It was great blas- phemy , when the devil said , " I will ascend and be like the Highest ; " but it is greater blas- phemy to personate God , and bring him in ...
... common people ; let that be left unto the ana- baptists and other furies . It was great blas- phemy , when the devil said , " I will ascend and be like the Highest ; " but it is greater blas- phemy to personate God , and bring him in ...
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... common to beasts ; but memory , merit , and noble works are proper to men : and surely a man shall see the noblest works and foundations have proceeded from childless men , which have sought to express the images of their minds , where ...
... common to beasts ; but memory , merit , and noble works are proper to men : and surely a man shall see the noblest works and foundations have proceeded from childless men , which have sought to express the images of their minds , where ...
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