Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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Page 72
... reason , and of God . Nothing is so opposite to the true enjoyment of life , as the relaxed and feeble state of an indolent mind . He who is a stranger to industry may possess , but he cannot enjoy . Let us not think , therefore , that ...
... reason , and of God . Nothing is so opposite to the true enjoyment of life , as the relaxed and feeble state of an indolent mind . He who is a stranger to industry may possess , but he cannot enjoy . Let us not think , therefore , that ...
Page 130
... reason , sentiments refin'd . The various passions and affections of human nature begin very early to exert and display themselves ; and if they be not properly restrained and directed , will of necessity have a fatal and unconquerable ...
... reason , sentiments refin'd . The various passions and affections of human nature begin very early to exert and display themselves ; and if they be not properly restrained and directed , will of necessity have a fatal and unconquerable ...
Page 131
... reason why so many men suffer them- selves to be governed by sensual pursuits , proceeds from their being unacquainted with the serenity of mind result- ing from a dignified conduct , and the joy , that animates a good man , when his reason ...
... reason why so many men suffer them- selves to be governed by sensual pursuits , proceeds from their being unacquainted with the serenity of mind result- ing from a dignified conduct , and the joy , that animates a good man , when his reason ...
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