Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page 43
... knowledge of the principles of the art , gave him little delight . I know not that he ever afterwards resumed the practice of the harp , nor is it to be regretted that he employed the time , which must have been dedicated to the ...
... knowledge of the principles of the art , gave him little delight . I know not that he ever afterwards resumed the practice of the harp , nor is it to be regretted that he employed the time , which must have been dedicated to the ...
Page 46
... knowledge of the three Eastern languages for that of the Greek alone . I rejoice that you have made so much progress in your work , and that I may hope soon to see it published ; but how to assist you with my advice I know not , as I ...
... knowledge of the three Eastern languages for that of the Greek alone . I rejoice that you have made so much progress in your work , and that I may hope soon to see it published ; but how to assist you with my advice I know not , as I ...
Page 63
... had made any , and what , progress in that knowledge , in comparison of which all erudition is trifling , and human science vain . Not- withstanding withstanding the anxiety of Mrs. Jones for the improvement of SIR WILLIAM JONES . 63.
... had made any , and what , progress in that knowledge , in comparison of which all erudition is trifling , and human science vain . Not- withstanding withstanding the anxiety of Mrs. Jones for the improvement of SIR WILLIAM JONES . 63.
Page 87
... knowledge , as the secondary objects of it . For knowledge must certainly be acquired before it can be conveyed to others ; the consequence of actions must be known , before the good can be selected from the evil ; and the mind must be ...
... knowledge , as the secondary objects of it . For knowledge must certainly be acquired before it can be conveyed to others ; the consequence of actions must be known , before the good can be selected from the evil ; and the mind must be ...
Page 88
... knowledge ; and that our own attainments may be made generally beneficial , we must be able to convey them to other nations , either in their respective dialects , or in some language , which , from its peculiar excellence and utility ...
... knowledge ; and that our own attainments may be made generally beneficial , we must be able to convey them to other nations , either in their respective dialects , or in some language , which , from its peculiar excellence and utility ...
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