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... next tranfition of an active mind is to the means by which it was per- formed . Here begins the true ufe of such contemplation ; we enlarge our compre- henfion henfion by new ideas , and perhaps recover fome art 36 THE PRINCE OF.
... next tranfition of an active mind is to the means by which it was per- formed . Here begins the true ufe of such contemplation ; we enlarge our compre- henfion henfion by new ideas , and perhaps recover fome art 36 THE PRINCE OF.
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A Tale : in Two Volumes Samuel Johnson. henfion by new ideas , and perhaps recover fome art loft to mankind , or learn what is lefs perfectly known in our own coun- try . At least we compare our own with former times , and either rejoice ...
A Tale : in Two Volumes Samuel Johnson. henfion by new ideas , and perhaps recover fome art loft to mankind , or learn what is lefs perfectly known in our own coun- try . At least we compare our own with former times , and either rejoice ...
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... what they had not seen they could have no knowledge , for they could not read . They had no ideas but of the few things that were within their view , and and had hardly names for any thing but their cloaths ABISSINIA . 91.
... what they had not seen they could have no knowledge , for they could not read . They had no ideas but of the few things that were within their view , and and had hardly names for any thing but their cloaths ABISSINIA . 91.
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... ideas and fluent converfation are com- monly welcome to those whofe thoughts have been long fixed upon a fingle point , and who find the images of other things ftealing away . I delighted him with my remarks , he smiled at the narrative ...
... ideas and fluent converfation are com- monly welcome to those whofe thoughts have been long fixed upon a fingle point , and who find the images of other things ftealing away . I delighted him with my remarks , he smiled at the narrative ...
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... ideas will come and go at his command . No man will be found in whofe mind airy notions do not fometimes tyran . nise , and force him to hope or fear be- yond yond the limits of fober probability . All power of 116 THE PRINCE OF.
... ideas will come and go at his command . No man will be found in whofe mind airy notions do not fometimes tyran . nise , and force him to hope or fear be- yond yond the limits of fober probability . All power of 116 THE PRINCE OF.
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Page 22 - ... of desire, without judgment, without foresight, without inquiry after conformity of opinions, similarity of manners, rectitude of judgment, or purity of sentiment?
Page 31 - It seems to me," said Imlac, that " while you are making the choice of life, you neglect to live.
Page 4 - ... prudence : the youth commits himself to magnanimity and chance. The young man, who intends no ill, believes that none is intended, and therefore acts with openness and...
Page 127 - ... to abstract my thoughts from hopes and cares, which, though reason knows them to be vain, still try to keep their old possession of the heart; expect, with serene humility, that hour which nature cannot long delay; and hope to possess, in a better state, that happiness which here I could not find, and that virtue which here I have not attained.
Page 41 - This opinion, which, perhaps, prevails as far as human nature is diffused, could become universal only by its truth: those that never heard of one another would not have agreed in a tale which nothing but experience can make credible. That it is doubted by single cavillers can very little weaken the general evidence, and some who deny it with their tongues, confess it by their fears.
Page 118 - He then expatiates in boundless futurity, and culls from all imaginable conditions that which for the present moment he should most desire, amuses his desires with impossible enjoyments, and confers upon his pride unattainable dominion. The mind dances from scene to scene, unites all pleasures in all combinations, and riots in delights which nature and fortune, with all their bounty cannot bestow.
Page 41 - If all your fear be of apparitions, said the prince, I will promise you safety : there is no danger from the dead ; he that is once buried will be seen no more." " That the dead are seen no more, said Imlac, I will not undertake to maintain, against the concurrent and unvaried testimony of all ages and of all nations. There is no people, rude or learned, among whom apparitions of the dead are not related and believed. This opinion, which perhaps...
Page 162 - the choice of life is become less important; I hope hereafter to think only on the choice of eternity.
Page 165 - ... the parts of government with his own eyes; but he could never fix the limits of his dominion, and was always adding to the number of his subjects.