The Works of Francis Bacon, Volumen10Hurd and Houghton, 1872 |
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... quantity and bettered in quality , so that the matter whereby they are repaired would be eternal , if the manner of repairing them did not fail . The real truth is this . In declining age repair takes place very un- equally , some parts ...
... quantity and bettered in quality , so that the matter whereby they are repaired would be eternal , if the manner of repairing them did not fail . The real truth is this . In declining age repair takes place very un- equally , some parts ...
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... quantity of oil is extracted from whales . 42. Dolphins are reported to live about thirty years , an experiment having been made on some of them by cutting off their tails . They continue to grow for ten years.1 43. They tell a strange ...
... quantity of oil is extracted from whales . 42. Dolphins are reported to live about thirty years , an experiment having been made on some of them by cutting off their tails . They continue to grow for ten years.1 43. They tell a strange ...
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... quantity of them or a greater inflammation and acrimony greatly shortens life . It appears to me therefore that the great cause of longev- ity in birds is that they have such small heads for the size of their bodies ; whence men ...
... quantity of them or a greater inflammation and acrimony greatly shortens life . It appears to me therefore that the great cause of longev- ity in birds is that they have such small heads for the size of their bodies ; whence men ...
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... quantity itself con- tributes much to the preservation of the whole . For a large fire is not so soon quenched ; a small quantity of water evaporates sooner ; a twig withers sooner than the trunk . Generally therefore ( I speak of kinds ...
... quantity itself con- tributes much to the preservation of the whole . For a large fire is not so soon quenched ; a small quantity of water evaporates sooner ; a twig withers sooner than the trunk . Generally therefore ( I speak of kinds ...
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... quantity sufficient for the offices of life , not redundant or excessive ; in motion settled , not starting or irregular . 11. Vapours evidently operate powerfully upon the spirits ; as is shown by sleep , intoxication , melancholy and ...
... quantity sufficient for the offices of life , not redundant or excessive ; in motion settled , not starting or irregular . 11. Vapours evidently operate powerfully upon the spirits ; as is shown by sleep , intoxication , melancholy and ...
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