Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page 87
... accumulated experience and wisdom of all ages and all nations , be added to that which we can gain by our own researches , it is necessary to understand the languages languages of those people who have been , in any SIR WILLIAM JONES . 87.
... accumulated experience and wisdom of all ages and all nations , be added to that which we can gain by our own researches , it is necessary to understand the languages languages of those people who have been , in any SIR WILLIAM JONES . 87.
Page 88
... nations , either in their respective dialects , or in some language , which , from its peculiar excellence and utility , may be in a manner universal . It follows , therefore , that the more immediate object of education is , to learn ...
... nations , either in their respective dialects , or in some language , which , from its peculiar excellence and utility , may be in a manner universal . It follows , therefore , that the more immediate object of education is , to learn ...
Page 90
... nation . " In the representation of his tragedy , Mr. Jones intended to observe closely the costume of the Turks , which he had attentively studied . Mr. Jones now determined to enter upon a new career of life . Whatever satisfaction he ...
... nation . " In the representation of his tragedy , Mr. Jones intended to observe closely the costume of the Turks , which he had attentively studied . Mr. Jones now determined to enter upon a new career of life . Whatever satisfaction he ...
Page 101
... nation . " goes on Hafez , our mutual delight ? Shall we never see your translation of his charming odes ? Tell me , if you like my English version of the second odet ? it has been favourably received by my own countrymen . I should ...
... nation . " goes on Hafez , our mutual delight ? Shall we never see your translation of his charming odes ? Tell me , if you like my English version of the second odet ? it has been favourably received by my own countrymen . I should ...
Page 108
... nation , as well as the University and its members , are much obliged to you for this able and spirited defence . I acknowledge myself to be so in a particular manner , and so does Mr. Swinton , who desires his compliments and thanks ...
... nation , as well as the University and its members , are much obliged to you for this able and spirited defence . I acknowledge myself to be so in a particular manner , and so does Mr. Swinton , who desires his compliments and thanks ...
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