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... elevated objects , derives pleasure . The course of nature has a greater influ- ence than elevation ; hence the pleasure of falling with rain and descending with a river prevails over that of mounting upward . The beauty of smoke as ...
... elevated objects , derives pleasure . The course of nature has a greater influ- ence than elevation ; hence the pleasure of falling with rain and descending with a river prevails over that of mounting upward . The beauty of smoke as ...
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... elevated object makes the spectator stand erect . Sounds also produce emotions or feelings that resem- ble them ; a low sound brings down the mind ; a full tone communicates solemnity ; a sharp sound elevates or swells the mind . A wall ...
... elevated object makes the spectator stand erect . Sounds also produce emotions or feelings that resem- ble them ; a low sound brings down the mind ; a full tone communicates solemnity ; a sharp sound elevates or swells the mind . A wall ...
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... elevated . The ocean , the sky , seize the attention , and make a deep impression : robes of state are made large and full to draw respect : we admire an elephant for its magnitude , notwithstanding its unwieldiness . The elevation of ...
... elevated . The ocean , the sky , seize the attention , and make a deep impression : robes of state are made large and full to draw respect : we admire an elephant for its magnitude , notwithstanding its unwieldiness . The elevation of ...
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... elevated situation of an object : O thou , the earthly author of my blood , Whose youthful spirit , in me regenerate , Doth with a twofold vigor lift me up , To reach at victory above my head . RICHARD II . - ACT I. Sc . 3 ...
... elevated situation of an object : O thou , the earthly author of my blood , Whose youthful spirit , in me regenerate , Doth with a twofold vigor lift me up , To reach at victory above my head . RICHARD II . - ACT I. Sc . 3 ...
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... elevated emotion ; firmness of soul , when superior to misfortune , is called magnanimity . Every emotion that ... elevated genius , of a great man , and equally so cf littleness of mind : some actions are great and elevated , and others ...
... elevated emotion ; firmness of soul , when superior to misfortune , is called magnanimity . Every emotion that ... elevated genius , of a great man , and equally so cf littleness of mind : some actions are great and elevated , and others ...
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