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Page 55
... regard to futurity is regulated by two considerations : First , that much of what it contains , must remain to us absolutely unknown ; next , that there are also some events in which it may be cer- tainly known and foreseen . First ...
... regard to futurity is regulated by two considerations : First , that much of what it contains , must remain to us absolutely unknown ; next , that there are also some events in which it may be cer- tainly known and foreseen . First ...
Page 118
... regard them as becomes reasonable and mortal creatures ; and they will prove effectual antidotes to the evil communications of petulant scoffers . When vice or folly arise to tempt us under flattering forms , let the serious character ...
... regard them as becomes reasonable and mortal creatures ; and they will prove effectual antidotes to the evil communications of petulant scoffers . When vice or folly arise to tempt us under flattering forms , let the serious character ...
Page 143
... undervalues , as either not real virtues , or virtues of very inferior rank ; and rests satisfied that , on the whole , he is as worthy and respectable as his neighbour . The SERMON VIII . The case is different , with regard On Envy . 143.
... undervalues , as either not real virtues , or virtues of very inferior rank ; and rests satisfied that , on the whole , he is as worthy and respectable as his neighbour . The SERMON VIII . The case is different , with regard On Envy . 143.
Page 144
Hugh Blair, James Finlayson. SERMON VIII . The case is different , with regard to those mental abilities and powers which are ascribed to others . As long as these are exerted in a sphere of action remote from ours , and not brought into ...
Hugh Blair, James Finlayson. SERMON VIII . The case is different , with regard to those mental abilities and powers which are ascribed to others . As long as these are exerted in a sphere of action remote from ours , and not brought into ...
Page 153
... regard to you , this will not vindicate malignity and envy towards a more pros- perous competitor . You may accuse the world ; but what reason have you to bear ill - will to him , who has only improved the favour which the world shewed ...
... regard to you , this will not vindicate malignity and envy towards a more pros- perous competitor . You may accuse the world ; but what reason have you to bear ill - will to him , who has only improved the favour which the world shewed ...
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