The Monthly Magazine, Volumen2Sherwood, Gilbert and Piper, 1796 |
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... nature ; if the definition be admitted , it muft evidently comprehend all verbal de- lineations of nature , whether in verfe or profe . A profe - comedy is at least as perfect an imitation of nature as a tra- gedy in verfe ; and a well ...
... nature ; if the definition be admitted , it muft evidently comprehend all verbal de- lineations of nature , whether in verfe or profe . A profe - comedy is at least as perfect an imitation of nature as a tra- gedy in verfe ; and a well ...
Página 454
... nature , be- fore the art of verfification was known , men felt ftrong paflions , and expreffed them ftrongly ... nature are the basis of all literary merit and it will not be pre- tended , that truth and nature are the ex- clufive ...
... nature , be- fore the art of verfification was known , men felt ftrong paflions , and expreffed them ftrongly ... nature are the basis of all literary merit and it will not be pre- tended , that truth and nature are the ex- clufive ...
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... nature ; if we be told , that fiction is the hallowed temple of poetry , and reminded of " the poet's eye in a fine phrenzy rolling , " & c . this character may be afcribed to poetry in its full extent , without confining it within the ...
... nature ; if we be told , that fiction is the hallowed temple of poetry , and reminded of " the poet's eye in a fine phrenzy rolling , " & c . this character may be afcribed to poetry in its full extent , without confining it within the ...
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... nature , and the real motives which actuate man- kind , I am well convinced , that public worship , or religious ... natural indolence would foon find additional reafons for staying ar home ; and thus attendance would gra- dually dwindle ...
... nature , and the real motives which actuate man- kind , I am well convinced , that public worship , or religious ... natural indolence would foon find additional reafons for staying ar home ; and thus attendance would gra- dually dwindle ...
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... natural ftate , tolerably free , and in the hands of the wealthy and informed : no popular fanaticifins are wanting to ... nature of topographical hiftory , but from the uninviting afpect that it too often affumes , and the aukward ar ...
... natural ftate , tolerably free , and in the hands of the wealthy and informed : no popular fanaticifins are wanting to ... nature of topographical hiftory , but from the uninviting afpect that it too often affumes , and the aukward ar ...
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Página 816 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements.
Página 813 - ... all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency. They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force ; to put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation, the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community...
Página 817 - The considerations which respect the right to hold this conduct, it is not necessary, on this occasion, to detail. I will only observe, that according to my understanding of the matter, that right, so far from being denied by any of the belligerent powers, has been virtually admitted by all.
Página 813 - I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally.
Página 817 - I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence, and that after forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal, the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, as myself must soon be to the mansions of rest.
Página 815 - Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue ? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature.
Página 816 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption or infatuation.
Página 813 - This government, the offspring of our own choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support.
Página 813 - HOWEVER combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men, will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Página 811 - ... the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.