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... circumstances appears differently , seeming to be of a larger size and at a greater distance . But who can tell , which is the true , the correct reprc- sentation of the object ? The moon appears to be only a foot or two feet in ...
... circumstances appears differently , seeming to be of a larger size and at a greater distance . But who can tell , which is the true , the correct reprc- sentation of the object ? The moon appears to be only a foot or two feet in ...
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... circumstances of the beholder . But this is a principle , which extends in its application not only to those inanimate works , by which we are sur- rounded , but to human actions also . Any actions of our fellow beings , when beheld by ...
... circumstances of the beholder . But this is a principle , which extends in its application not only to those inanimate works , by which we are sur- rounded , but to human actions also . Any actions of our fellow beings , when beheld by ...
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... circumstance , that something similar to what is here stated of the ability of blindmen to discover the nearness or distance of objects by changes in the resistance of the atmosphere , has been noticed by the natural- ist , Spallanzani ...
... circumstance , that something similar to what is here stated of the ability of blindmen to discover the nearness or distance of objects by changes in the resistance of the atmosphere , has been noticed by the natural- ist , Spallanzani ...
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... circumstance that , in the conclusion of his Optical Lec- tures , he alludes to the subject of our visual perceptions in such a way as to let us know what perplexity rested upon it so late as at that period . There are some facts in ...
... circumstance that , in the conclusion of his Optical Lec- tures , he alludes to the subject of our visual perceptions in such a way as to let us know what perplexity rested upon it so late as at that period . There are some facts in ...
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... of the existence of certain mental operations , could not have been suggested by any thing , which takes place in the external world , independently of those opera- tions . And this circumstance of itself sufficiently justifies the 58 ...
... of the existence of certain mental operations , could not have been suggested by any thing , which takes place in the external world , independently of those opera- tions . And this circumstance of itself sufficiently justifies the 58 ...
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Página 180 - He has visited all Europe ;^not to survey the sumptuousness of palaces, or the stateliness of temples ; not to make accurate measurements of the remains of ancient grandeur, nor to form a scale of the curiosity of modern art ; not to collect medals, or collate manuscripts, but to dive into the depths of dungeons; to plunge into the infection of hospitals ; to survey the mansions of sorrow and pain ; to take the gauge and dimensions of misery, depression, and contempt ; to remember the forgotten,...
Página 14 - After we had a while puzzled ourselves, without coming any nearer a resolution of those doubts which perplexed us, it came into my thoughts, that we took a wrong course ; and that before we set ourselves upon inquiries of that nature, it was necessary to examine our own abilities, and see what objects our understandings were, or were not, fitted to deal with. This I proposed to the company, who all readily assented; and thereupon it was agreed, that this should be our first inquiry.
Página 101 - How ill this taper burns ! Ha ! who comes here ? I think it is the weakness of mine eyes That shapes this monstrous apparition. It comes upon me. Art thou any thing ? Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil, That mak'st my blood cold and my hair to stare ? Speak to me what thou art.
Página 180 - Europe — not to survey the sumptuousness of palaces or the stateliness of temples, not to make accurate measurements of the remains of ancient grandeur, nor to form a scale of the curiosity of modern art, not to collect medals or collate manuscripts — but to dive into the depths of dungeons, to plunge into the infection of hospitals, to survey the mansions of sorrow and pain, to take the...
Página 14 - ... found themselves quickly at a stand, by the difficulties that rose on every side. After we had a while puzzled ourselves, without coming any nearer a resolution of those doubts which perplexed us, it came into my thoughts, that we took a wrong course ; and that, before we set ourselves upon enquiries of that nature, it was necessary to examine our own abilities, and see what objects, our understandings were, or were not, fitted to deal with.
Página 44 - When he first saw, he was so far from making any judgment about distances, that he thought all objects whatever touched his eyes (as he expressed it) as what he felt did his skin ; and thought no objects so agreeable as those which were smooth and regular, though he could form no judgment of their shape, or guess what it was in any object that was pleasing to him.
Página 102 - I plainly saw the naked carcasses of my deceased children hanging upon the limbs of the trees, as the Indians are wont to hang the raw hides of those beasts which they take in hunting.
Página 192 - Where rougher climes a nobler race display — Where the bleak Swiss their stormy mansions tread, And force a churlish soil for scanty bread. No product here the barren hills afford But man and steel, the soldier and his sword ; No vernal blooms their torpid rocks array, But winter lingering chills the lap of May ; No zephyr fondly sues the mountain's breast, But meteors glare, and stormy glooms invest.
Página 194 - ... bird. The daughter of the farmer in whose field the tree stood, and with whom I became acquainted, married, and settled in this city about forty years ago.
Página 185 - To behold the wandering moon, Riding near her highest noon, Like one that had been led astray Through the...