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... Virtues as may be considered cardinal in nature . I mean those original passions or desires of matter which constitute the primary elements of nature ; such as Dense and Rare , Hot and Cold , Solid and Fluid , Heavy and Light , and ...
... Virtues as may be considered cardinal in nature . I mean those original passions or desires of matter which constitute the primary elements of nature ; such as Dense and Rare , Hot and Cold , Solid and Fluid , Heavy and Light , and ...
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... . For besides that I hope my speculations may in virtue of my continual conversancy with nature have a value beyond the pretensions of my wit , they will serve in the meantime for wayside inns , PLAN OF THE WORK . 31.
... . For besides that I hope my speculations may in virtue of my continual conversancy with nature have a value beyond the pretensions of my wit , they will serve in the meantime for wayside inns , PLAN OF THE WORK . 31.
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... virtues ; and both of them belong to those empty compendia of thought wherein the mind rests , and whereby it is diverted from more solid pursuits . It is to better purpose that the physicians bestow their labour on the secondary ...
... virtues ; and both of them belong to those empty compendia of thought wherein the mind rests , and whereby it is diverted from more solid pursuits . It is to better purpose that the physicians bestow their labour on the secondary ...
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... virtues and operations ; and if ever they have produced works , they have been such as aim rather at admiration and novelty than at utility and fruit . In superstitious magic on the other hand ( if of this also we must speak ) , it is ...
... virtues and operations ; and if ever they have produced works , they have been such as aim rather at admiration and novelty than at utility and fruit . In superstitious magic on the other hand ( if of this also we must speak ) , it is ...
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... virtue , and yet of no use except in their development . And the scattered rays of light itself , until they are made to converge , can impart none of their benefit . But if objection be taken to speculative subtleties , what is to be ...
... virtue , and yet of no use except in their development . And the scattered rays of light itself , until they are made to converge , can impart none of their benefit . But if objection be taken to speculative subtleties , what is to be ...
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Página 47 - Human knowledge and human power meet in one, for where the cause is not known the effect cannot be produced. Nature to be commanded must be obeyed, and that which in contemplation is as the cause is in operation as the rule.
Página 93 - Those who have handled sciences have been either men of experiment or men of dogmas. The men of experiment are like the ant ; they only collect and use : the reasoners resemble spiders, who make cobwebs out of their own substance. But the bee takes a middle course ; it gathers its material from the flowers of the garden and of the field, but transforms and digests it by a power of its own.
Página 499 - All this is true, See. if time stood still ; which contrariwise moveth so round, that a froward retention of custom is as turbulent a thing as an innovation -, and they that reverence too much old times, are but a scorn to the new.