Addresses to Young Men: By James Fordyce, D.D. ...T. Cadell, 1777 - Ethics |
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... hefi- tated long from real diffidence . I readily reflected , that I could add but little to the large ftores of moral and reli- gious instruction , with which Young Men difpofed to use them were already furnished from a variety PREFACE .
... hefi- tated long from real diffidence . I readily reflected , that I could add but little to the large ftores of moral and reli- gious instruction , with which Young Men difpofed to use them were already furnished from a variety PREFACE .
Page v
... - duity was relaxed , and ardour abated . By reflections of this fort I was re- ftrained for a courfe of years . At length , however , I affumed refolution from the re- peated and animating calls of kindness ; and to thofe PREFACE . v.
... - duity was relaxed , and ardour abated . By reflections of this fort I was re- ftrained for a courfe of years . At length , however , I affumed refolution from the re- peated and animating calls of kindness ; and to thofe PREFACE . v.
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... reflection , can behold you placed on fo dreadful a pre- cipice , and not tremble for your safety ? In this fituation what is to be done ? " Indolence would anfwer , Nothing at all , or nothing effectual . Spleen would fug- geft , that ...
... reflection , can behold you placed on fo dreadful a pre- cipice , and not tremble for your safety ? In this fituation what is to be done ? " Indolence would anfwer , Nothing at all , or nothing effectual . Spleen would fug- geft , that ...
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... reflection , to approve of vice , or repent of virtue . will readily allow , that fuch things have a confiderable efficacy in forming the opi- nions , and moulding the manners , men ; in either improving or invigorating the native sense ...
... reflection , to approve of vice , or repent of virtue . will readily allow , that fuch things have a confiderable efficacy in forming the opi- nions , and moulding the manners , men ; in either improving or invigorating the native sense ...
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... reflection interpofes . The principles of his creation are not eafily fubdued . He refolves to be wife ; but his companions rally his fimplicity , call him a coward , and laugh him from his purpose . He plays the fool . He quickly ...
... reflection interpofes . The principles of his creation are not eafily fubdued . He refolves to be wife ; but his companions rally his fimplicity , call him a coward , and laugh him from his purpose . He plays the fool . He quickly ...
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