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Page 8
... becomes mean , perhaps odious , when we examine it more closely . It is like the colossal statue , whose immense size struck the spectator afar off with astonishment ; but when nearly viewed , it appears disproportioned , unshapely ...
... becomes mean , perhaps odious , when we examine it more closely . It is like the colossal statue , whose immense size struck the spectator afar off with astonishment ; but when nearly viewed , it appears disproportioned , unshapely ...
Page 9
... become high- ly valuable , when employed in advancing the good of mankind . Hence , they fre- quently give rise to fame . But a distinc- tion is to be made between fame and true honour . The former is a loud and noisy applause ; the ...
... become high- ly valuable , when employed in advancing the good of mankind . Hence , they fre- quently give rise to fame . But a distinc- tion is to be made between fame and true honour . The former is a loud and noisy applause ; the ...
Page 27
... become hordes of savages , perpetually ha- rassing one another . In one way or other , therefore , the great duties of social life must be performed . There must be among man kind some reciprocal co - operation and aid . In this , all ...
... become hordes of savages , perpetually ha- rassing one another . In one way or other , therefore , the great duties of social life must be performed . There must be among man kind some reciprocal co - operation and aid . In this , all ...
Page 30
... become in some sort his , by his rejoicing in the good which they enjoy . Even the face of nature yields a satisfaction to him which the insensible can never know . The profusion of goodness which he beholds poured forth on the universe ...
... become in some sort his , by his rejoicing in the good which they enjoy . Even the face of nature yields a satisfaction to him which the insensible can never know . The profusion of goodness which he beholds poured forth on the universe ...
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... become insipid . But the man of virtuous sensibility moves in a wider sphere of felicity . His powers are much more frequently called forth into occupations of pleasing activity . Numberless , occasions open to him , of indulging his ...
... become insipid . But the man of virtuous sensibility moves in a wider sphere of felicity . His powers are much more frequently called forth into occupations of pleasing activity . Numberless , occasions open to him , of indulging his ...
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