Monthly Review; Or New Literary Journal, Volume 28Ralph Griffiths, George Edward Griffiths R. Griffiths., 1763 - Periodicals Editors: May 1749-Sept. 1803, Ralph Griffiths; Oct. 1803-Apr. 1825, G. E. Griffiths. |
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... relation , of a fpecies of diftrefs into which there is a moral impoffibility of our ever falling ? That fuch forrow is in- creased , when it comes nearer home , when reflection confirms it , and awakens our apprehenfions for ourselves ...
... relation , of a fpecies of diftrefs into which there is a moral impoffibility of our ever falling ? That fuch forrow is in- creased , when it comes nearer home , when reflection confirms it , and awakens our apprehenfions for ourselves ...
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... relations ; with which he now thinks it necefla- ry to make his Pupil acquainted . He next proceeds to recom- mend the knowlege of mankind ; and as he thinks it dangerous for him as yet , to hazard a perfonal introduction to the world ...
... relations ; with which he now thinks it necefla- ry to make his Pupil acquainted . He next proceeds to recom- mend the knowlege of mankind ; and as he thinks it dangerous for him as yet , to hazard a perfonal introduction to the world ...
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... relation of facts is , by no means , an ac- curate delineation of them , as they really happened : they change their afpect in the brain of the Hiftorian , they bend to his inter- eft , and are tinctured by his prejudices . What ...
... relation of facts is , by no means , an ac- curate delineation of them , as they really happened : they change their afpect in the brain of the Hiftorian , they bend to his inter- eft , and are tinctured by his prejudices . What ...
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... relation to our defign . For the lives " of authors we have had recourse to their works ; and for the " lives of others , to the best memoirs that are extant con- " cerning them . " The particular authorities on which any facts are ...
... relation to our defign . For the lives " of authors we have had recourse to their works ; and for the " lives of others , to the best memoirs that are extant con- " cerning them . " The particular authorities on which any facts are ...
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... relations one to another . It must be confelled , that it has been the reproach of fome fects of Chriftians amongst us , that their religion appeared to be in a manner oppofite to good - nature , and founded in morofenefs , felfishness ...
... relations one to another . It must be confelled , that it has been the reproach of fome fects of Chriftians amongst us , that their religion appeared to be in a manner oppofite to good - nature , and founded in morofenefs , felfishness ...
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Page 447 - Eurotas. The great lady still leads the dance, and is followed by a troop of young girls, who imitate her steps, and, if she sings, make up the chorus. The tunes are extremely gay and lively, yet with something in them wonderfully soft. The steps are varied according to the pleasure of her that leads the dance, but always in exact time, and infinitely more agreeable than any of our dances...
Page 454 - The workmanship of Heaven certainly excels all our weak imitations, and I think has a much better claim to our praise.
Page 261 - For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.
Page 454 - Her fair maids were ranged below the sofa, to the number of twenty, and put me in mind of the pictures of the ancient nymphs. I did not think all nature could have furnished such a scene of beauty.
Page 453 - ... embroidered; and at her feet sat two young girls about twelve years old, lovely as angels, dressed perfectly rich, and almost covered with jewels. But they were hardly...
Page 452 - I could not eat of as many as the good lady would have had me, who was very earnest in serving me of every thing. The treat concluded with coffee and perfumes, which is a high mark of respect ; two slaves kneeling censed my hair, clothes, and handkerchief.
Page 454 - ... maids were ranged below the sofa to the number of twenty, and put me in mind of the pictures of the ancient nymphs. I did not think all nature could have furnished such a scene of beauty. She made them a sign to play and dance. Four of them immediately began to play some soft airs on instruments between a lute and a guitar, which they accompanied with their voices, while the others danced by turns.
Page 452 - Vizier's ; and the very house confessed the difference between an old devotee and a young beauty. It was nicely clean and magnificent. I was met at the door by two black eunuchs, who led me through a long gallery between two ranks of beautiful young girls, with their hair finely plaited, almost hanging to their feet, all dressed in fine light damasks, brocaded with silver. I was sorry that decency did not permit me to stop to consider them nearer.
Page 384 - They generally take this diversion once a week, and stay there at least four or five hours, without getting cold by immediate coming out of the hot bath into the cold room, which was very surprising to me.
Page 383 - The first sofas were covered with cushions and rich carpets, on which sat the ladies; and on the second, their slaves behind them, but without any distinction of rank by their...