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... , " fo imperfect , that we often admire the fame principles in a cer- tain degree , and in men of a certain rank , which in a lefs de- gree , gree , and in perfons of inferior condition , we 12 Epifles Philofophical and Moral .
... , " fo imperfect , that we often admire the fame principles in a cer- tain degree , and in men of a certain rank , which in a lefs de- gree , gree , and in perfons of inferior condition , we 12 Epifles Philofophical and Moral .
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SEVERAL HANDS. gree , and in perfons of inferior condition , we fhould deem worthy of punishment . Thus Cæfar and Alexander , those great ravagers of mankind , had they moved in a fubaltern ftation , might have fuffered death as paultry ...
SEVERAL HANDS. gree , and in perfons of inferior condition , we fhould deem worthy of punishment . Thus Cæfar and Alexander , those great ravagers of mankind , had they moved in a fubaltern ftation , might have fuffered death as paultry ...
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... perfons , the ancient Egyptians were under a neceffity of meafuring to every perfon his refpec- tive quantity of land every year ; but how far they improved the art of furveying cannot now be known . Perhaps , as it owed its origin to ...
... perfons , the ancient Egyptians were under a neceffity of meafuring to every perfon his refpec- tive quantity of land every year ; but how far they improved the art of furveying cannot now be known . Perhaps , as it owed its origin to ...
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... perfons ; a geographical account of the places ; and literal , critical , and fyftematical defcriptions of other objects , whether natural or artificial , civil , religious , or military , mentioned in the writings of the Old and New ...
... perfons ; a geographical account of the places ; and literal , critical , and fyftematical defcriptions of other objects , whether natural or artificial , civil , religious , or military , mentioned in the writings of the Old and New ...
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... perfons mentioned either in the ca- nonical or apocryphal writings , or in thofe of Jofephus ; and alfo the geography as well as the natural hiftory of fcripture ; and this work was fo well received in the world , that the author ...
... perfons mentioned either in the ca- nonical or apocryphal writings , or in thofe of Jofephus ; and alfo the geography as well as the natural hiftory of fcripture ; and this work was fo well received in the world , that the author ...
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Página 428 - They are surely happy," said the prince, "who have all these conveniences, of which I envy none so much as the facility with which separated friends interchange their thoughts." "The Europeans," answered Imlac, "are less unhappy than we, but they are not happy. Human life is everywhere a state in which much is to be endured, and little to be enjoyed.
Página 431 - Nothing is more idle than to inquire after happiness, which nature has kindly placed within our reach. The way to be happy is to live according to nature, in obedience to that universal and unalterable law with which every heart is originally impressed; which is not written on it by precept, but engraven by destiny, not instilled by education, but infused at our nativity. He that lives according to nature will...
Página 38 - Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
Página 153 - But of that day and hour knoweth no man ; no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Página 411 - ... some more softness of disposition, some greater lenity of temper, some of those amiable weaknesses by which her sex is distinguished. But the true method of estimating her merit...
Página 430 - He enumerated many examples of heroes immovable by pain or pleasure, who looked with indifference on those modes or accidents to which the vulgar give the names of good and evil.
Página 200 - ... us to look on that tragical and infamous scene which followed upon it with less abhorrence. Humanity will draw a veil over this...
Página 433 - ... which debars them from its privileges. To live without feeling or exciting sympathy, to be fortunate without adding to the felicity of others, or afflicted without tasting the balm of pity, is a state more gloomy than solitude : it is not retreat, but exclusion from mankind. Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasures.
Página 409 - There are few great personages in history who have been more exposed to the calumny of enemies, and the adulation of friends, than queen Elizabeth ; and yet there is scarcely any whose reputation has been more certainly determined by the unanimous consent of posterity. The unusual length of her administration, and the strong features of her character, were able to overcome all prejudices ; and obliging her detractors...
Página 200 - ... of government. Not insensible of flattery, or unconscious of that pleasure with which almost every woman beholds the influence of her own beauty. Formed with the qualities...