The Works of Francis BaconLongmans, 1870 |
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... sail in pursuit of their own honour , suffer some prejudice and lose dignity by their moderation . But for this enhancement of virtue , though some persons of weaker judgment and perhaps too scrupulous morality may disapprove of it ...
... sail in pursuit of their own honour , suffer some prejudice and lose dignity by their moderation . But for this enhancement of virtue , though some persons of weaker judgment and perhaps too scrupulous morality may disapprove of it ...
... sailing of ships . 27. Describe the motion of the winds in the sails of wind- mills , in the flight of hawks and birds , and even in playthings and common matters , as in the waving of banners , the flying of kites , and games which ...
... sailing in the open sea between the tropics are aware of a steady and continual wind ( called by the sailors Brize ) blowing from East to West . This wind is so strong , that partly by its own blast , and partly by its influence on the ...
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