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Pagina 7
He is studying the passions themselves , when he should be inquiring into the debates among men which arise from them . He knows the argument of each of the orations of DEMOSTHENES and TULLY , but not one case in the reports of our own ...
He is studying the passions themselves , when he should be inquiring into the debates among men which arise from them . He knows the argument of each of the orations of DEMOSTHENES and TULLY , but not one case in the reports of our own ...
Pagina 15
To be exempt from the passions with which others are tormented , is the only pleasing solitude . I can very justly say with the ancient sage , “ I am never less alone than when alone . ” As I anı insignificant to the company in public ...
To be exempt from the passions with which others are tormented , is the only pleasing solitude . I can very justly say with the ancient sage , “ I am never less alone than when alone . ” As I anı insignificant to the company in public ...
Pagina 18
For this great and good end , all breaches against that noble passion , the cement of society , shall be severely examined . But this , and all other matters loosely hinted at now and in my former papers , shall have their proper place ...
For this great and good end , all breaches against that noble passion , the cement of society , shall be severely examined . But this , and all other matters loosely hinted at now and in my former papers , shall have their proper place ...
Pagina 23
Every man who terminates his satisfactions and enjoyments within the supply of his own necessities and passions , is , says Sir ... Reason should govern passion ; but , instead of that , you see it is often subservient to it ; and as ...
Every man who terminates his satisfactions and enjoyments within the supply of his own necessities and passions , is , says Sir ... Reason should govern passion ; but , instead of that , you see it is often subservient to it ; and as ...
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