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Page xxix
... impiety are less broadly insinuated , though introduced with inferior skill ; but , in several points , no less likely in modern times to tell against the accused , he excels the ancient libeller in adroitness . EDITOR'S PREface . xxix.
... impiety are less broadly insinuated , though introduced with inferior skill ; but , in several points , no less likely in modern times to tell against the accused , he excels the ancient libeller in adroitness . EDITOR'S PREface . xxix.
Page xxxi
... level of Greece itself ! In every point of view , however , Johnson was unhappy in his at- tempts at appreciating Milton . But he knew what would tell with the vulgar ; and , therefore , not caring for EDITOR'S PREFACE . , xxxi.
... level of Greece itself ! In every point of view , however , Johnson was unhappy in his at- tempts at appreciating Milton . But he knew what would tell with the vulgar ; and , therefore , not caring for EDITOR'S PREFACE . , xxxi.
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... telling us some tale or other of a Perkin Warbec , who , taking upon him the person of a king , has , forsooth , committed some * * On the various meanings of the word person , the dispute between Locke and Dr. Stillingfleet , bishop of ...
... telling us some tale or other of a Perkin Warbec , who , taking upon him the person of a king , has , forsooth , committed some * * On the various meanings of the word person , the dispute between Locke and Dr. Stillingfleet , bishop of ...
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... tell you , which God and nature have enacted , viz . that whatever things are for the universal good of the whole state , are for that reason lawful and just . So wise men of old used to answer such as you . You find fault with us for ...
... tell you , which God and nature have enacted , viz . that whatever things are for the universal good of the whole state , are for that reason lawful and just . So wise men of old used to answer such as you . You find fault with us for ...
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... telling us beforehand , that " you conceive you ought not to speak like an orator . " It is wisely said of a fool ; you conceive you ought not to do what is not in your power to do : and who , that knows you never so little , ever ...
... telling us beforehand , that " you conceive you ought not to speak like an orator . " It is wisely said of a fool ; you conceive you ought not to do what is not in your power to do : and who , that knows you never so little , ever ...
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