Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William Jones |
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Page 66
... considered the demonstration contained in them satisfactory , I exhibit them as evidence of his early conviction of the truth and com- pletion of the prophecies respecting our Saviour . PROPOSITION I. There is as much reason to believe ...
... considered the demonstration contained in them satisfactory , I exhibit them as evidence of his early conviction of the truth and com- pletion of the prophecies respecting our Saviour . PROPOSITION I. There is as much reason to believe ...
Page 83
... considered as a most precious gem of antiquity , which proves , that poetry has been the admiration of all people , in all ages , and that it every where adopts the same images . I must say a few words upon another work , lest my long ...
... considered as a most precious gem of antiquity , which proves , that poetry has been the admiration of all people , in all ages , and that it every where adopts the same images . I must say a few words upon another work , lest my long ...
Page 138
... fruits of his labours ; and the conclusion of the whole is specified to be a preparation for eternity . The Andrometer is to be considered as a mere 1 sketch , never intended for publication . In the 138 MEMOIRS OF THE LIfe of.
... fruits of his labours ; and the conclusion of the whole is specified to be a preparation for eternity . The Andrometer is to be considered as a mere 1 sketch , never intended for publication . In the 138 MEMOIRS OF THE LIfe of.
Page 139
... considered as the object to which he was perpetually to look , during the whole course of his life , and which was exclusively to engross the attention of his latter years . He was too well convinced of the precarious tenure of human ...
... considered as the object to which he was perpetually to look , during the whole course of his life , and which was exclusively to engross the attention of his latter years . He was too well convinced of the precarious tenure of human ...
Page 142
... considered perfect liberty superior to every thing ! Under the impression of the most eager desire to see you , I promised to visit Amsterdam this year , but I am detained in London by various and important occu- pations . The fact is ...
... considered perfect liberty superior to every thing ! Under the impression of the most eager desire to see you , I promised to visit Amsterdam this year , but I am detained in London by various and important occu- pations . The fact is ...
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