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... species , and only differing in degrees of sensibility , it should naturally follow that all would be pleased or displeased more or less , according to those different de- grees of sensibility , with the same objects . 2. This is ...
... species , and only differing in degrees of sensibility , it should naturally follow that all would be pleased or displeased more or less , according to those different de- grees of sensibility , with the same objects . 2. This is ...
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... of that part of the species ; which , having most natural , has least need of artificial charms ; which is always most decorated when least adorned ; and which , as it addresses its attractions to the PRINCIPLES OF TASTE :
... of that part of the species ; which , having most natural , has least need of artificial charms ; which is always most decorated when least adorned ; and which , as it addresses its attractions to the PRINCIPLES OF TASTE :
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... species ? 3. Is there then no real and permanent prin- ciple of beauty ? No certain or definable com- binations of forms , lines , or colours , that are in themselves gratifying to the mind , or pleasing to the organs of sensation ? Or ...
... species ? 3. Is there then no real and permanent prin- ciple of beauty ? No certain or definable com- binations of forms , lines , or colours , that are in themselves gratifying to the mind , or pleasing to the organs of sensation ? Or ...
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... species ; though often totally changed when applied to another species , and sometimes , when applied to a different class in the same species ; of both which instances will be given in the sequel . It is true that all epithets ...
... species ; though often totally changed when applied to another species , and sometimes , when applied to a different class in the same species ; of both which instances will be given in the sequel . It is true that all epithets ...
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... species , it is extremely falla- cious ; as there can be little doubt that all male animals think the females of their own species the most beautiful productions of Na- ture . At least , we know this to be the case among the different ...
... species , it is extremely falla- cious ; as there can be little doubt that all male animals think the females of their own species the most beautiful productions of Na- ture . At least , we know this to be the case among the different ...
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Page 349 - Above them all the archangel: but his face Deep scars of thunder had intrench'd; and care Sat on his faded cheek; but under brows .Of dauntless courage, and considerate pride Waiting revenge; cruel his eye, but cast Signs of remorse and passion...
Page 389 - Fair laughs the Morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er the azure realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes: Youth on the prow, and Pleasure at the helm: Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That hush'd in grim repose expects his evening prey.
Page 390 - Commander : he, above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower : his form had yet not lost All her original brightness ; nor appear'd Less than Arch-Angel ruin'd, and the excess Of glory obscured...
Page 344 - Be innocent of the knowledge , dearest chuck , Till thou applaud the deed. — Come, seeling night, Scarf up the tender eye of pitiful day; And with thy bloody and invisible hand Cancel and tear to pieces that great bond Which keeps me pale!
Page 389 - She-wolf of France, with unrelenting fangs That tear'st the bowels of thy mangled mate, From thee be born, who o'er thy country hangs The scourge of heaven! What terrors round him wait! Amazement in his van, with flight combined, And sorrow's faded form, and solitude behind.
Page 391 - Looks through the horizontal misty air Shorn of his beams, or from behind the moon, In dim eclipse, disastrous twilight sheds On half the nations, and with fear of change Perplexes monarchs.
Page 9 - Bush, I do not know whether I am singular in my Opinion, but, for my own part, I would rather look upon a Tree in all its Luxuriancy and Diffusion of Boughs and Branches, than when it is thus cut and trimmed into a Mathematical Figure; and cannot but fancy that an Orchard in Flower looks infinitely more delightful than all the little Labyrinths of the most finished Parterre...
Page 389 - Mighty victor, mighty lord, Low on his funeral couch he lies! No pitying heart, no eye, afford A tear to grace his obsequies.
Page 120 - With all perfections, so inflame my sense With ardour to enjoy thee, fairer now Than ever, bounty of this virtuous tree. So said he, and forbore not glance or toy Of amorous intent, well understood Of Eve, whose eye darted contagious fire. Her hand he...
Page 363 - When danger or pain press too nearly, they are incapable of giving any delight, and are simply terrible; but at certain distances, and with certain modifications, they may be, and they are delightful, as we every day experience.