Theron and Aspasio: Or, A Series of Dialogues and Letters, Upon the Most Important and Interesting Subjects, Volume 1 |
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... must frequently recur , and have no pleafing Effect upon the Ear . And if the Speeches are long , the Spirit of Conversation is loft . The Affociates are no longer talking ; but one of them , or the Author , is lecturing . Though I have ...
... must frequently recur , and have no pleafing Effect upon the Ear . And if the Speeches are long , the Spirit of Conversation is loft . The Affociates are no longer talking ; but one of them , or the Author , is lecturing . Though I have ...
Page xiii
... must be fome Diverfity . Because , Several of the Objections are propofed in the very Words of one or two eminent Writers , who have appeared on the other Side of the Question . These are not particularized by the Mark of Quotation ...
... must be fome Diverfity . Because , Several of the Objections are propofed in the very Words of one or two eminent Writers , who have appeared on the other Side of the Question . These are not particularized by the Mark of Quotation ...
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... must furely give a Sanction , where - ever our religious Efta- blishment is reverenced , or polite Literature is beld in Repute . Yet even this Sanction , compar- ed with the Oracle of Revelation , is only like a Range of Cyphers ...
... must furely give a Sanction , where - ever our religious Efta- blishment is reverenced , or polite Literature is beld in Repute . Yet even this Sanction , compar- ed with the Oracle of Revelation , is only like a Range of Cyphers ...
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... must add Weight to any Cause , and Worth to any Character . Ther . This would curb the fprightly Sallies of Wit ; and extinguish that engaging Glow of Good - humour , which enlivens our genteel In- tercourfes . Accordingly , You may ...
... must add Weight to any Cause , and Worth to any Character . Ther . This would curb the fprightly Sallies of Wit ; and extinguish that engaging Glow of Good - humour , which enlivens our genteel In- tercourfes . Accordingly , You may ...
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... must own myself as much furprised at their Ears , as they are at the strange Man's Face . Ther . With all your grey - headed Authori- ties , I fanfy , You will find very few Profelytes , among the Profeffors of modern Refinement ...
... must own myself as much furprised at their Ears , as they are at the strange Man's Face . Ther . With all your grey - headed Authori- ties , I fanfy , You will find very few Profelytes , among the Profeffors of modern Refinement ...
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