Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William Jones |
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... attention pro- portioned to his ability to comprehend them . In his fifth year , as he was one morning turning over the leaves of a bible in his mother's closet , his attention was for- cibly arrested by the sublime description of the ...
... attention pro- portioned to his ability to comprehend them . In his fifth year , as he was one morning turning over the leaves of a bible in his mother's closet , his attention was for- cibly arrested by the sublime description of the ...
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... attention to the tempers and capacities of individuals , by which their attainments might be essentially promoted . In his twelfth year , Jones was moved into the upper school . Of the retentive powers of his memory , at this period ...
... attention to the tempers and capacities of individuals , by which their attainments might be essentially promoted . In his twelfth year , Jones was moved into the upper school . Of the retentive powers of his memory , at this period ...
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... attention , that he frequently amused the legal friends of his mother , by reasoning with them on old cases , which were supposed to be confined to the learned in the profession . The law , however , at that time , had little attraction ...
... attention , that he frequently amused the legal friends of his mother , by reasoning with them on old cases , which were supposed to be confined to the learned in the profession . The law , however , at that time , had little attraction ...
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... attention , recommended Oxford . His choice was adopted by Mrs. Jones , who , in com- pliance with the wishes of her son , had determined to reside at the university with him , and greatly preferred the situation of Oxford . In the ...
... attention , recommended Oxford . His choice was adopted by Mrs. Jones , who , in com- pliance with the wishes of her son , had determined to reside at the university with him , and greatly preferred the situation of Oxford . In the ...
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... attention . The same disposition formed the most distinguished features at " an early and at a late period of his life . A decision of ❝ mind , and a strict attachment to virtue , an enthusiastic " love of liberty , an uniform spirit ...
... attention . The same disposition formed the most distinguished features at " an early and at a late period of his life . A decision of ❝ mind , and a strict attachment to virtue , an enthusiastic " love of liberty , an uniform spirit ...
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