The Monthly Review, Or, Literary Journal, Volume 53R. Griffiths, 1775 - Books |
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Page 168
... spirit of philanthropy , that spirit of true practical philosophy , that vein of patriotism , those reflexions that tend to the improvement and felicity of human life , and that pleasing strain of elegant simplicity and ease with which ...
... spirit of philanthropy , that spirit of true practical philosophy , that vein of patriotism , those reflexions that tend to the improvement and felicity of human life , and that pleasing strain of elegant simplicity and ease with which ...
Page 254
... spirit of curiosity , a paffion for the arts , and the love of glory . - The director of the Academy , Mr. DE BUFFON , answered this discourse with his usual elo- -quence , and praised the new member liberally as might be ex- pected ...
... spirit of curiosity , a paffion for the arts , and the love of glory . - The director of the Academy , Mr. DE BUFFON , answered this discourse with his usual elo- -quence , and praised the new member liberally as might be ex- pected ...
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... spirit of liberty to descend from the poffeffors of upper and inferior fiefs , to the freeman , and to the peasant . In consequence of the diffusion of this spirit , the lord , the vassal , the lower vassal , all , at length , united ...
... spirit of liberty to descend from the poffeffors of upper and inferior fiefs , to the freeman , and to the peasant . In consequence of the diffusion of this spirit , the lord , the vassal , the lower vassal , all , at length , united ...
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