The British Essayists;: SpectatorJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
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... shew the reason why they are not always the talents of the same person . His words are as follow : And hence , perhaps , may be given some reason of that common observation , " That men who have a great deal of wit , and prompt memories ...
... shew the reason why they are not always the talents of the same person . His words are as follow : And hence , perhaps , may be given some reason of that common observation , " That men who have a great deal of wit , and prompt memories ...
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... shew , that it is impossible for any thought to be beautiful which is not just , and has not its founda- tion in the nature of things ; that the basis of all wit is truth ; and that no thought can be valuable , of which good sense is ...
... shew , that it is impossible for any thought to be beautiful which is not just , and has not its founda- tion in the nature of things ; that the basis of all wit is truth ; and that no thought can be valuable , of which good sense is ...
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... shew in several little points , turns , and antitheses , that I may possibly enlarge upon in some future specula- tion . C. * To poll is used here as signifying to vote ; but in pro- priety of speech , the poll only ascertains the ...
... shew in several little points , turns , and antitheses , that I may possibly enlarge upon in some future specula- tion . C. * To poll is used here as signifying to vote ; but in pro- priety of speech , the poll only ascertains the ...
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... shew , that it had been approved by the greatest men in all ages ; that Homer calls Merion a fine dancer ; and says , that the graceful mien and great agility which he had acquired by that exercise , distinguished him above the rest in ...
... shew , that it had been approved by the greatest men in all ages ; that Homer calls Merion a fine dancer ; and says , that the graceful mien and great agility which he had acquired by that exercise , distinguished him above the rest in ...
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... shews the essential and inherent perfection of simplicity of thought , above that which I call the Gothic manner in writing , than this , that the first pleases all kinds of palates , and the latter only such as have formed to ...
... shews the essential and inherent perfection of simplicity of thought , above that which I call the Gothic manner in writing , than this , that the first pleases all kinds of palates , and the latter only such as have formed to ...
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235 페이지 - ... subjects, hear their duties explained to them, and join together in adoration of the Supreme Being. Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week, not only as it refreshes in their minds the notions of religion, but as it puts both the sexes upon appearing in their most agreeable forms, and exerting all such qualities as are apt to give them a figure in the eye of the village.
282 페이지 - A MAN'S first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own heart ; his next, to escape the censures of the world : if the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise there cannot be a greater satisfaction to an honest mind, than to see those approbations which it gives itself seconded by the applauses of the public...
233 페이지 - But a man can never have taken in his full measure of knowledge, has not time to subdue his passions, establish his soul in virtue, and come up to the perfection of his nature, before he is hurried off the stage. Would an infinitely wise Being make such glorious creatures for so mean...
236 페이지 - I was yesterday very much surprised to hear my old friend, in the midst of the service, calling out to one John Matthews to mind what he was about, and not disturb the congregation. This John Matthews it seems is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heels for his diversion.
237 페이지 - ... reprimand to the person that is absent. The chaplain has often told me, that upon a catechising day, when sir Roger has been pleased with a boy that answers well, he has ordered a bible to be given him next day for his encouragement; and sometimes accompanies it with a flitch of bacon to his mother.
43 페이지 - I never heard the old song of Percy and Douglas that I found not my heart moved more than with a trumpet...
138 페이지 - Yet innocence and virgin modesty, Her virtue, and the conscience of her worth, That would be woo'd, and not unsought be won, Not obvious, not obtrusive, but...
213 페이지 - Calamy, with several living authors who have published discourses of practical divinity. I no sooner saw this venerable man in the pulpit, but I very much approved of my friend's insisting upon the qualifications of a good aspect and a clear voice ; for I was so charmed with the gracefulness of his figure and delivery, as well as the discourses he pronounced, that I think I never passed any time more to my satisfaction.
212 페이지 - Roger, found me out this gentleman who, besides the endowments required of him, is, they tell me, a good scholar, though he does not show it. I have given him the parsonage of the parish ; and because I know his value have settled upon him a good annuity for life. If he outlives me, he shall find that he was higher in my esteem than perhaps he thinks he is.
212 페이지 - Greek at his own table ; for which reason, he desired a particular friend of his at the university to find him out a clergyman rather of plain sense than much learning, of a good aspect, a clear voice, a sociable temper, and, if possible, a man that understood a little of back-gammon.