The English Reader; Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the Best Writers ...: With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingM'Carty & Davis, 1826 - 316 стор. |
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... action : to the hearer , that the ear also , may be relieved from the fatigue which it would otherwise endure from a continuity of sound ; and that the understanding may have sufficient time to mark the distinction of sentences , and ...
... action : to the hearer , that the ear also , may be relieved from the fatigue which it would otherwise endure from a continuity of sound ; and that the understanding may have sufficient time to mark the distinction of sentences , and ...
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... action ; but when allowed to extend its influence too far , it corrupts the whole character ; and produces guilt , disgrace , and misery . To be entirely destitute of it , is a defect . To be governed by it , is depravity ! The proper ...
... action ; but when allowed to extend its influence too far , it corrupts the whole character ; and produces guilt , disgrace , and misery . To be entirely destitute of it , is a defect . To be governed by it , is depravity ! The proper ...
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... action . When they become exorbitant , the whole character is likely to be tainted . If we suffer our fancy to create to itself worlds of ideal happiness , we shall discompose the peace and order of our minds , and foment many hurtful ...
... action . When they become exorbitant , the whole character is likely to be tainted . If we suffer our fancy to create to itself worlds of ideal happiness , we shall discompose the peace and order of our minds , and foment many hurtful ...
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... action they presently look into the heart , and infer the motive . This supposed motive they conclude to be the ruling principle ; and pronounce at once concern- ing the whole character . Nothing can be more contrary both to equity and ...
... action they presently look into the heart , and infer the motive . This supposed motive they conclude to be the ruling principle ; and pronounce at once concern- ing the whole character . Nothing can be more contrary both to equity and ...
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... action , it were credulity , not charity , to conclude a person to be free from all vice ; so from one which is censurable , it is perfectly unjust to infer that the author of it is without conscience , and without merit . If we knew ...
... action , it were credulity , not charity , to conclude a person to be free from all vice ; so from one which is censurable , it is perfectly unjust to infer that the author of it is without conscience , and without merit . If we knew ...
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