The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.]., Volume 4J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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Page 114
... Thoughts as are Natural , unless it abound alfo with fuch as are Sublime . Virgil in this Particular falls short of Homer . He has not indeed so many Thoughts that are Low and Vulgar ; but at the same time has not fo many Thoughts that ...
... Thoughts as are Natural , unless it abound alfo with fuch as are Sublime . Virgil in this Particular falls short of Homer . He has not indeed so many Thoughts that are Low and Vulgar ; but at the same time has not fo many Thoughts that ...
Page 162
... Thoughts to another with Clearness and Perfpicuity . Aristotle , who was the best Critick , was also one of the best Logicians that ever appeared in the World . Mr. LOCKE's Essay on Human Understanding would be thought a very odd Book ...
... Thoughts to another with Clearness and Perfpicuity . Aristotle , who was the best Critick , was also one of the best Logicians that ever appeared in the World . Mr. LOCKE's Essay on Human Understanding would be thought a very odd Book ...
Page 297
... Thoughts ought always to take a Tincture from the Woods , Fields , and Rivers , so we may observe , that our first Parents seldom lose Sight of their happy Station in any thing they speak or do ; and , if the Reader will give me leave ...
... Thoughts ought always to take a Tincture from the Woods , Fields , and Rivers , so we may observe , that our first Parents seldom lose Sight of their happy Station in any thing they speak or do ; and , if the Reader will give me leave ...
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