History of the English Language and Literature [by Robert Chambers]William and Robert Chambers, 1857 - 294 páginas |
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... PHILOSOPHICAL OBSERVER . He that of such a height hath built his mind , And rear'd the dwelling of his thoughts so strong , As neither hope nor fear can shake the frame Of his resolved powers ; nor all the wind Of vanity or malice ...
... PHILOSOPHICAL OBSERVER . He that of such a height hath built his mind , And rear'd the dwelling of his thoughts so strong , As neither hope nor fear can shake the frame Of his resolved powers ; nor all the wind Of vanity or malice ...
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... 1634 ) , who is also distinguished as the first translator of Homer into English verse , has a high philosophical vein in his tragedies , and a very lively WEBSTER . C 49 humour in his comedies , but 48 FROM 1558 TO 1649 .
... 1634 ) , who is also distinguished as the first translator of Homer into English verse , has a high philosophical vein in his tragedies , and a very lively WEBSTER . C 49 humour in his comedies , but 48 FROM 1558 TO 1649 .
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... philosophical inquiries . He had intended to write something more , which should complete his design , but was prevented by want of time . This splendid work , which has given a new turn to the mind of man , and been of incomprehensible ...
... philosophical inquiries . He had intended to write something more , which should complete his design , but was prevented by want of time . This splendid work , which has given a new turn to the mind of man , and been of incomprehensible ...
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... philosophers have agreed that knowledge is what Bacon described it , only when combined with moral excel- lence , which , though apt to be favoured and improved by knowledge , is not always found in its company . * This expression is ...
... philosophers have agreed that knowledge is what Bacon described it , only when combined with moral excel- lence , which , though apt to be favoured and improved by knowledge , is not always found in its company . * This expression is ...
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... encourage . He is said to have read very little of the works of preceding philosophers , yet he was able to pursue his arguments with great logical TAYLOR - BROWNE . 69 dexterity ; he trusted almost 68 FROM 1558 TO 1649 .
... encourage . He is said to have read very little of the works of preceding philosophers , yet he was able to pursue his arguments with great logical TAYLOR - BROWNE . 69 dexterity ; he trusted almost 68 FROM 1558 TO 1649 .
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