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one sort or other , provided only a fit object for desire be suggested . This is
remarkably the case of emotions raised by human actions and qualities . A
virtuous action raiseth in every spectator a pleasant emotion , which is generally
attended ...
one sort or other , provided only a fit object for desire be suggested . This is
remarkably the case of emotions raised by human actions and qualities . A
virtuous action raiseth in every spectator a pleasant emotion , which is generally
attended ...
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And indeed a desire to act would be altogether absurd , when we are conscious
that the action is beyond our power . In the next place , though the difficulty of
attainment with respect to things within reach , often inflames desire ; yet where
the ...
And indeed a desire to act would be altogether absurd , when we are conscious
that the action is beyond our power . In the next place , though the difficulty of
attainment with respect to things within reach , often inflames desire ; yet where
the ...
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separate reason why desire of which a rational being is the object should be the
strongest . Desire directed upon such a being , is gratified many ways , by loving ,
serving , benefiting , the object ; and it is a well known truth , that our desires ...
separate reason why desire of which a rational being is the object should be the
strongest . Desire directed upon such a being , is gratified many ways , by loving ,
serving , benefiting , the object ; and it is a well known truth , that our desires ...
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| Title | Elements of Criticism, Volume 1 Classics in art and literary criticism Elements of Criticism, Lord Henry Home Kames |
| Author | Lord Henry Home Kames |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1967 |
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