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... necessary connexion with our inquiries con- cerning the laws , according to which these phenomena take place . Whether , for example , the cause of grav- itation be material or immaterial , is a point about which two Newtonians may ...
... necessary connexion with our inquiries con- cerning the laws , according to which these phenomena take place . Whether , for example , the cause of grav- itation be material or immaterial , is a point about which two Newtonians may ...
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... necessary ; for , however important the positive advantages may be , which are to be expected from its future progress , they are by no means so essential to human improvement and happi- ness , as a satisfactory refutation of that ...
... necessary ; for , however important the positive advantages may be , which are to be expected from its future progress , they are by no means so essential to human improvement and happi- ness , as a satisfactory refutation of that ...
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... necessary either for the philosopher or the artist to aim at the acquisition of general knowledge . Both of them may safely take many principles for grant- ed , without being able to demonstrate their truth . A seaman , though ignorant ...
... necessary either for the philosopher or the artist to aim at the acquisition of general knowledge . Both of them may safely take many principles for grant- ed , without being able to demonstrate their truth . A seaman , though ignorant ...
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... necessary to preserve the animal frame in vigor and beauty ; and a variety of those occupations which literature and science afford , added to a promiscuous intercourse with the world , in the habits of conversation and business , is no ...
... necessary to preserve the animal frame in vigor and beauty ; and a variety of those occupations which literature and science afford , added to a promiscuous intercourse with the world , in the habits of conversation and business , is no ...
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... necessary that such a degree of attention be bestow- ed on all of them , as may preserve them in that state of relative strength , which appears to be agreeable to the intentions of nature . In consequence of an exclusive attention to ...
... necessary that such a degree of attention be bestow- ed on all of them , as may preserve them in that state of relative strength , which appears to be agreeable to the intentions of nature . In consequence of an exclusive attention to ...
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Página 213 - Great in the earth, as in the ethereal frame; Warms in the sun, refreshes in the breeze, Glows in the stars, and blossoms in the trees; Lives through all life, extends through all extent; Spreads undivided, operates unspent! Breathes in our soul, informs our mortal part. As full, as perfect, in a hair as heart; As full, as perfect in vile man that mourns.
Página 58 - It is inconceivable, that inanimate brute matter should, without the mediation of something else, which is not material, operate upon, and affect other matter without mutual contact; as it must do, if gravitation, in the sense of Epicurus, be essential and inherent in it.
Página 221 - I behold like a Spanish great galleon and an English man-of-war. Master Coleridge, like the former, was built far higher in learning, solid, but slow in his performances. CVL, with the English man-of-war, lesser in bulk, but lighter in sailing, could turn with all tides, tack about, and take advantage of all winds, by the quickness of his wit and invention.
Página 61 - But this universal and primary opinion of all men is soon destroyed by the slightest philosophy which teaches us that nothing can ever be present to the mind but an image or perception...
Página 270 - I had rather believe all the fables in the Legend, and the Talmud, and the Alcoran, than that this universal frame is without a mind.
Página 16 - I call therefore a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skilfully, and magnanimously all the offices both private and public of peace and war.
Página 416 - But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking well, and drawing fine pictures, of it; this is so far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form a habit of it, in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible ; «. e. form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations.
Página 50 - I can discover, are the windows by which light is let into this dark room; for methinks the understanding is not much unlike a closet wholly shut from light, with only some little openings left to let in external visible resemblances, or ideas of things without...
Página 226 - And when I die, be sure you let me know Great Homer dy'd three thousand years ago. Why did I write? what sin to me unknown Dipt me in Ink, my parents, or my own? As yet a child, nor yet a fool to fame, I lisp'd in numbers, for the numbers came. I left no calling for this idle trade, No duty broke, no father disobey'd. The Muse but serv'd to ease some friend, not Wife, To help me thro...
Página 101 - O ! who can hold a fire in his hand By thinking on the frosty Caucasus? Or cloy the hungry edge of appetite By bare imagination of a feast? Or wallow naked in December snow By thinking on fantastic summer's heat? O no, the apprehension of the good Gives but the greater feeling to the worse : Fell sorrow's tooth doth never rankle more Than when it bites, but lanceth not the sore.