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... human nature in general , is the portraits of particular characters . Even the character of Mary herself is drawn by the hand of a master , with the most vigorous conception , most acute , and nice discrimi- nation , and even , we will ...
... human nature in general , is the portraits of particular characters . Even the character of Mary herself is drawn by the hand of a master , with the most vigorous conception , most acute , and nice discrimi- nation , and even , we will ...
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... human nature , and of the causes by which these were affected . He projected a work which SHOULD CONNECT ANCIENT TO MODERN MAN ; should shew how the human character had degenerated in Europe from the time of the Romans ; and following ...
... human nature , and of the causes by which these were affected . He projected a work which SHOULD CONNECT ANCIENT TO MODERN MAN ; should shew how the human character had degenerated in Europe from the time of the Romans ; and following ...
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... human race ; we trace the nations from the nursery and the cradle , and behold man in his original state , new from the hand of nature . Dr. Robertson gives therefore a striking proof of his judgment in bestowing so much learned ...
... human race ; we trace the nations from the nursery and the cradle , and behold man in his original state , new from the hand of nature . Dr. Robertson gives therefore a striking proof of his judgment in bestowing so much learned ...
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... human mind , he never failed to shew that the whole and every part , the ends and means , the relation of means to means , and of means to ends , were all within his grasp . When exhibition of man was re- quisite , either of the ...
... human mind , he never failed to shew that the whole and every part , the ends and means , the relation of means to means , and of means to ends , were all within his grasp . When exhibition of man was re- quisite , either of the ...
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... human nature ; his intimate acquaintance with the laws and constitution of his country , with its politics during that momentous æra ; his comprehension of the ge- neral characters and particular views of the celebrated actors during ...
... human nature ; his intimate acquaintance with the laws and constitution of his country , with its politics during that momentous æra ; his comprehension of the ge- neral characters and particular views of the celebrated actors during ...
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Página 467 - ... flow from such a belief ; that the secret mover of this scheme, whoever he may be, intended to take advantage of the passions, while they were warmed by the recollection of past distresses, without giving time for cool...
Página 475 - And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Página 139 - If plagues or earthquakes break not Heaven's design, Why then a Borgia, or a Catiline? Who knows but He, whose hand the lightning forms, Who heaves old Ocean, and who wings the storms; Pours fierce ambition in a Caesar's mind, Or turns young Ammon loose to scourge mankind?
Página 274 - The loud wind roar'd, the rain fell fast; The White Man yielded to the blast: He sat him down, beneath our tree; For weary, sad, and faint was he; And ah, no wife, or mother's care, For him, the milk or corn prepare.
Página 58 - But all this evil arises from this one corruption of mind, that makes men resent offences against their virtue, less than those against their understanding. An author shall write as if he thought there was not one man of honour or woman of chastity in the house, and come off with applause : for an insult upon all the ten commandments with the little critics is not so bad as the breach of an unity of time and place.
Página 467 - I was among the first who embarked in the cause of our common country; as I have never left your side one moment, but when called from you on public duty; as I have been the constant companion and witness of your distresses, and not among the last to feel and acknowledge your merits; as I have ever considered my own military reputation as inseparably connected with that of the army; as my heart has ever expanded with joy when I have heard its praises, and my indignation has arisen when the mouth...
Página 90 - I was desirous of trying what superfluity could produce, as I had formerly made an experiment of a competency. But, in 1767, I received from Mr. Conway an invitation to be Undersecretary; and this invitation, both the character of the person, and my connections with Lord Hertford, prevented me from declining.
Página 467 - If my conduct heretofore has not evinced to you that I have been a faithful friend to the army, my declaration of it at this time would be equally unavailing and improper. But, as I was among the first who embarked in the cause of our common country ; as I have never left your side one moment, but when called from you on public duty , as I have been the constant companion and witness of your distresses, and not among the last to feel and acknowledge your...
Página 465 - Is this the case ? Or is it rather a country, that tramples upon your rights, disdains your cries, and insults your distresses...
Página 488 - That a committee, in conjunction with one from the Senate, be appointed to consider on the most suitable manner of paying honor to the memory of the man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow-citizens.