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Page 7
... in story , we look up with wonder . Their exploits are re- corded . Their praises are sung . They stand as on an eminence , above the rest of man- kind . B 4 SERMON kind . I. Their eminence , nevertheless , may On the true Honour of Man .
... in story , we look up with wonder . Their exploits are re- corded . Their praises are sung . They stand as on an eminence , above the rest of man- kind . B 4 SERMON kind . I. Their eminence , nevertheless , may On the true Honour of Man .
Page 9
... rests on the judgment of the thinking . Fame may give praise while it withholds esteem : True honour implies esteem mingled with respect . The one regards particular distinguished talents ; the other looks up to the whole character ...
... rests on the judgment of the thinking . Fame may give praise while it withholds esteem : True honour implies esteem mingled with respect . The one regards particular distinguished talents ; the other looks up to the whole character ...
Page 17
... rest on any of those external distinctions which vanity has con- trived to introduce . These can procure him no more than the semblance of re- spect . Let him not be flattered by the applause which some occasional display of abilities ...
... rest on any of those external distinctions which vanity has con- trived to introduce . These can procure him no more than the semblance of re- spect . Let him not be flattered by the applause which some occasional display of abilities ...
Page 37
... rest- ing the whole merit of your character on sensibility alone . It is indeed a happy constitution of mind . It fits men for the proper discharge of many duties , and gives them access to many virtuous pleasures . It is requisite for ...
... rest- ing the whole merit of your character on sensibility alone . It is indeed a happy constitution of mind . It fits men for the proper discharge of many duties , and gives them access to many virtuous pleasures . It is requisite for ...
Page 46
... rest as- sured , that what hath been shall again be . When time shall once have laid his lenient hand on the passions and pursuits of the present moment , they too shall lose that imaginary value which heated fancy now bestows upon them ...
... rest as- sured , that what hath been shall again be . When time shall once have laid his lenient hand on the passions and pursuits of the present moment , they too shall lose that imaginary value which heated fancy now bestows upon them ...
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