Elements of Criticism, Volume 2A. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 |
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... relation of a part to the whole , being extremely inti- mate , demands the utmost degree of con- gruity . For that reason , the flightest devia- tion is disgustful . Every one must be sen- fible tion 8 Ch . X. CONGRUÍTY ry ...
... relation of a part to the whole , being extremely inti- mate , demands the utmost degree of con- gruity . For that reason , the flightest devia- tion is disgustful . Every one must be sen- fible tion 8 Ch . X. CONGRUÍTY ry ...
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... reason , cou- rage and generofity are in higher regard than the other virtues mentioned . We de- scribe them as grand and elevated , as of greater dignity , and more praise - worthy . This leads us to examine more directly emotions and ...
... reason , cou- rage and generofity are in higher regard than the other virtues mentioned . We de- scribe them as grand and elevated , as of greater dignity , and more praise - worthy . This leads us to examine more directly emotions and ...
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... images are formed with labour or difficulty . For these reasons , I cannot avoid condemning the Batrachomuo- machia faid to be the compofition of Homer . It machia 42 Ch . XII , RIDICULE . all along a grave face, and never once be- ...
... images are formed with labour or difficulty . For these reasons , I cannot avoid condemning the Batrachomuo- machia faid to be the compofition of Homer . It machia 42 Ch . XII , RIDICULE . all along a grave face, and never once be- ...
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... reason . We had best leave Nature to her own o- perations . The most valuable talents may be abused , and fo may that of ridicule . Let us bring it under proper culture if we can , without endeavouring to pull it up by the root . Were ...
... reason . We had best leave Nature to her own o- perations . The most valuable talents may be abused , and fo may that of ridicule . Let us bring it under proper culture if we can , without endeavouring to pull it up by the root . Were ...
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... reasons are affigned above , why the causes of intense pleasure become not readi → ly habitual . But now I must observe , that these reasons conclude only against specific habits . With regard to any particular ob- ject that is the ...
... reasons are affigned above , why the causes of intense pleasure become not readi → ly habitual . But now I must observe , that these reasons conclude only against specific habits . With regard to any particular ob- ject that is the ...
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