Essays and LettersJohn Sharpe, 1820 - 340 Seiten |
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... ment . It is certain , that no country in the world pro- duces naturally finer spirits than ours , men of ge- nius for every kind of science , and capable of acquiring to perfection every qualification that is in esteem among mankind ...
... ment . It is certain , that no country in the world pro- duces naturally finer spirits than ours , men of ge- nius for every kind of science , and capable of acquiring to perfection every qualification that is in esteem among mankind ...
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... ment me thus ? Philocles , show me this good im- mediately . Phil . I have showed you what it is not ; it is not sensual ; but it is rational and moral good : it is doing all the good we can to others , by acts of hu- manity ...
... ment me thus ? Philocles , show me this good im- mediately . Phil . I have showed you what it is not ; it is not sensual ; but it is rational and moral good : it is doing all the good we can to others , by acts of hu- manity ...
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... ment of those of the present . There is no happiness then but in a virtuous and self - approving conduct : unless our actions will bear the test of our sober judgment , and reflections upon them , they are not the actions , and conse ...
... ment of those of the present . There is no happiness then but in a virtuous and self - approving conduct : unless our actions will bear the test of our sober judgment , and reflections upon them , they are not the actions , and conse ...
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... ment ; war and the sword was the great field of honour , the stage of preferment ; and you have scarce a man eminent in the world for any thing before that time , but for a furious outrageous fall- ing upon his fellow - creatures , like ...
... ment ; war and the sword was the great field of honour , the stage of preferment ; and you have scarce a man eminent in the world for any thing before that time , but for a furious outrageous fall- ing upon his fellow - creatures , like ...
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... ment here ; and now I fear I shall never have that happiness . My best wishes , however , attend my dear country - esto perpetua . It is now blessed with an excellent constitution : may it last for ever . This powerful monarchy ...
... ment here ; and now I fear I shall never have that happiness . My best wishes , however , attend my dear country - esto perpetua . It is now blessed with an excellent constitution : may it last for ever . This powerful monarchy ...
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