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... Virtues as may be considered cardinal in nature . I mean those original passions or desires of matter which constitute the primary elements of nature ; such as Dense and Rare , Hot and Cold , Solid and Fluid , Heavy and Light , and ...
... Virtues as may be considered cardinal in nature . I mean those original passions or desires of matter which constitute the primary elements of nature ; such as Dense and Rare , Hot and Cold , Solid and Fluid , Heavy and Light , and ...
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... . For besides that I hope my speculations may in virtue of my continual conversancy with nature have a value beyond the pretensions of my wit , - they will serve in the meantime for wayside inns , PLAN OF THE WORK . 31.
... . For besides that I hope my speculations may in virtue of my continual conversancy with nature have a value beyond the pretensions of my wit , - they will serve in the meantime for wayside inns , PLAN OF THE WORK . 31.
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... virtues ; and both of them belong to those empty compendia of thought wherein the mind rests , and whereby it is diverted from more solid pursuits . It is to better purpose that the physicians bestow their labour on the secondary ...
... virtues ; and both of them belong to those empty compendia of thought wherein the mind rests , and whereby it is diverted from more solid pursuits . It is to better purpose that the physicians bestow their labour on the secondary ...
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... virtues and operations ; and if ever they have produced works , they have been such as aim rather at admiration and novelty than at utility and fruit . In superstitious magic on the other hand ( if of this also we must speak ) , it is ...
... virtues and operations ; and if ever they have produced works , they have been such as aim rather at admiration and novelty than at utility and fruit . In superstitious magic on the other hand ( if of this also we must speak ) , it is ...
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... virtue , and yet of no use except in their development . And the scattered rays of light itself , until they are made to converge , can impart none of their benefit . But if objection be taken to speculative subtleties , what is to be ...
... virtue , and yet of no use except in their development . And the scattered rays of light itself , until they are made to converge , can impart none of their benefit . But if objection be taken to speculative subtleties , what is to be ...
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