The British Essayists: SpectatorJames Ferguson J. Richardson and Company, 1823 |
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... affectation , naturally led me to look into that strange state of mind which so ge- nerally discolours the behaviour of most people we meet with . The learned Dr. Burnet , in his Theory of the Earth , takes occasion to observe , that ...
... affectation , naturally led me to look into that strange state of mind which so ge- nerally discolours the behaviour of most people we meet with . The learned Dr. Burnet , in his Theory of the Earth , takes occasion to observe , that ...
الصفحة 175
... affectation . As the love of praise is implanted in our bosoms as a strong incentive to worthy actions , it is a very difficult task to get above a desire of it for things that should be wholly indifferent . Women , whose hearts are ...
... affectation . As the love of praise is implanted in our bosoms as a strong incentive to worthy actions , it is a very difficult task to get above a desire of it for things that should be wholly indifferent . Women , whose hearts are ...
الصفحة 176
... affectation , for we cannot be guilty of it : but when we give the passion for praise an unbridled liberty , our pleasure in little perfec- tions robs us of what is due to us for great virtues , and worthy qualities . How many excellent ...
... affectation , for we cannot be guilty of it : but when we give the passion for praise an unbridled liberty , our pleasure in little perfec- tions robs us of what is due to us for great virtues , and worthy qualities . How many excellent ...
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