Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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... equally qualified to guide the taste of the elegant , and correct the errors of the learned . To elucidate the life , occupations , and opinions of Sir William Jones , was the principal object which I had in view , in the selec- tion of ...
... equally qualified to guide the taste of the elegant , and correct the errors of the learned . To elucidate the life , occupations , and opinions of Sir William Jones , was the principal object which I had in view , in the selec- tion of ...
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... but whilst I distrust my own efforts , I am equally anxious to guard against extravagant expectations in them , and any want of discernment in myself . TEIGNMOUTH . GVLIELMI . JONES . EQVITIS . AVRATI , QVI.CLARVM . PREFACE . XV.
... but whilst I distrust my own efforts , I am equally anxious to guard against extravagant expectations in them , and any want of discernment in myself . TEIGNMOUTH . GVLIELMI . JONES . EQVITIS . AVRATI , QVI.CLARVM . PREFACE . XV.
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... equally divided between his books and a little garden , the cultivation and embellishment of which occupied all his leisure hours . His faculties however necessarily gained strength by exercise ; and during his school vacations , the ...
... equally divided between his books and a little garden , the cultivation and embellishment of which occupied all his leisure hours . His faculties however necessarily gained strength by exercise ; and during his school vacations , the ...
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... equally flattering to him and tempting to his mother , that his talents , united with such indefatigable industry , must ensure the most brilliant success , and consequently the acquisition of wealth and reputation . It is a singular ...
... equally flattering to him and tempting to his mother , that his talents , united with such indefatigable industry , must ensure the most brilliant success , and consequently the acquisition of wealth and reputation . It is a singular ...
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... equally benefited by his example and instruction . In the behaviour of Jones towards his school - fellows , he never exhibited that tyranny , which in the larger seminaries of learning is sometimes practised by the senior , over the ...
... equally benefited by his example and instruction . In the behaviour of Jones towards his school - fellows , he never exhibited that tyranny , which in the larger seminaries of learning is sometimes practised by the senior , over the ...
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