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Page 127
... affections more upon him , than upon any thing elfe - and that , forh is fake , and for the fake of his laws , we fhould be ready to refign every thing we have , and even life itfelf . So that the words feem nearly of the same im- port ...
... affections more upon him , than upon any thing elfe - and that , forh is fake , and for the fake of his laws , we fhould be ready to refign every thing we have , and even life itfelf . So that the words feem nearly of the same im- port ...
Page 358
... affections , often have little regard to the common notions of beauty . The truth is , com- plexion and form being the charms that are vifible and confpicuous , the com- mon ftandard of beauty is generally re- ftrained to thofe general ...
... affections , often have little regard to the common notions of beauty . The truth is , com- plexion and form being the charms that are vifible and confpicuous , the com- mon ftandard of beauty is generally re- ftrained to thofe general ...
Page 359
... affections , lay it open to the enchantment of an infinuating addrefs . Flattery is a grofs charm ; but who is proof againít a gentle and yielding difpofition , that infers your fuperiority with a delicacy fo fine , that you can- not ...
... affections , lay it open to the enchantment of an infinuating addrefs . Flattery is a grofs charm ; but who is proof againít a gentle and yielding difpofition , that infers your fuperiority with a delicacy fo fine , that you can- not ...
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Diversity of Geniuses | 36 |
The Manners of a Bookfeller | 42 |
Epicuruss Character | 48 |
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