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Page 206
... such in- novations are more hazardous , and have a worfe effect . They are apt to give Style an affected and conceited air ; and fhould never be ventured upon except by fuch , whofe established reputation gives them fome degree of ...
... such in- novations are more hazardous , and have a worfe effect . They are apt to give Style an affected and conceited air ; and fhould never be ventured upon except by fuch , whofe established reputation gives them fome degree of ...
Page 220
... Such an exercife will , by comparison , fhew us where the defects of our Style lie ; will lead us to the proper attentions for rectifying them ; and , among the dif- ferent ways in which the fame thought may be expreffed , will make us ...
... Such an exercife will , by comparison , fhew us where the defects of our Style lie ; will lead us to the proper attentions for rectifying them ; and , among the dif- ferent ways in which the fame thought may be expreffed , will make us ...
Page 316
... Such was the cafe of that orator , who once afferted in his oration , that— " If " cold water were thrown upon a cer- " tain measure , it would kindle a " flame , that would obfcure the luftre , " " & c . & c . " Harris . $ 199 . On ...
... Such was the cafe of that orator , who once afferted in his oration , that— " If " cold water were thrown upon a cer- " tain measure , it would kindle a " flame , that would obfcure the luftre , " " & c . & c . " Harris . $ 199 . On ...
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Diversity of Geniuses | 36 |
The Manners of a Bookfeller | 42 |
Epicuruss Character | 48 |
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