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... human life of upwards of 40 years ; and now it is fpor- taneously offered as a voluntary tribute , unfc- licited and unpur chafed ; but as it appears justly due to the memory of fo excellent a Poet , Statefman , and true Philofopher ...
... human life of upwards of 40 years ; and now it is fpor- taneously offered as a voluntary tribute , unfc- licited and unpur chafed ; but as it appears justly due to the memory of fo excellent a Poet , Statefman , and true Philofopher ...
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... human nature finks under the bare contemplation of ; it is too much for the human mind to think of long ! Many and great are the other calamities which have betallen our other hips in all directions ; and our furrounding neighbours have ...
... human nature finks under the bare contemplation of ; it is too much for the human mind to think of long ! Many and great are the other calamities which have betallen our other hips in all directions ; and our furrounding neighbours have ...
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... human action , and who laugh to fcorn the pretenfions of men to ab- ftract benevolence or difinterested friendship . This character was performed by Mr. King with that morofe gravity of which he is fo compleat a master . Lord Gavel and ...
... human action , and who laugh to fcorn the pretenfions of men to ab- ftract benevolence or difinterested friendship . This character was performed by Mr. King with that morofe gravity of which he is fo compleat a master . Lord Gavel and ...
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... human na- ture , and of the world . It manifefts fuch folicitude for their welfare as strongly re- commends the advice which he gives . " Adieu , ye lays , that fancy's flowers adorn , The foft amusement of the vacant mind ! He fleeps ...
... human na- ture , and of the world . It manifefts fuch folicitude for their welfare as strongly re- commends the advice which he gives . " Adieu , ye lays , that fancy's flowers adorn , The foft amusement of the vacant mind ! He fleeps ...
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... human nature too much . The fault of thofe multitudes who , poffeffed of the title and power of kings , have dif- graced the name of man , is to be traced in their unhappy education . The extreme in- folence of those who , according to ...
... human nature too much . The fault of thofe multitudes who , poffeffed of the title and power of kings , have dif- graced the name of man , is to be traced in their unhappy education . The extreme in- folence of those who , according to ...
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Page 97 - Yet, notwithstanding this weight of authority, and the universal practice of former ages, a new species of dramatic composition has been introduced under the name of sentimental comedy, in which the virtues of private life are exhibited, rather than the vices exposed; and the distresses, rather than the faults of mankind, make our interest in the piece.
Page 395 - It is accompanied with such an inward satisfaction, that the duty is sufficiently rewarded by the performance. It is not like the practice of many other virtues, difficult and painful, but attended with so much pleasure, that were there no positive command .which enjoined it, nor any recompense laid up for it hereafter, a generous mind would indulge in it, for the natural gratification that accompanies it.
Page 454 - E'er left himself behind ? The restless thought and wayward will, And discontent attend him still, Nor quit him while he lives ; At sea, care follows in the wind ; At land, it mounts the pad behind, Or with the post-boy drives.
Page 97 - ... run in distinct channels, and never till of late encroached upon the provinces of each other. Terence, who seems to have made the nearest approaches...
Page 143 - If the man who turnips cries, Cry not when his father dies, 'Tis a proof that he had rather Have a turnip than his father.
Page 454 - By heaven's eternal doom. To ripen'd age, Clive liv'd renown'd, With lacks enrich'd, with honours crown'd, His valour's well-earn'd meed ; Too long, alas ! he liv'd, to hate His envied lot, and died too late From life's oppression freed.
Page 429 - Cook, who being still unwilling to take away his life, instead of firing with ball, knocked him down with his musket. He expostulated strongly with the most forward of the crowd, upon their turbulent behaviour. He had given up all thoughts of getting the king on board, as it appeared impracticable ; and his care was then only to act on the defensive, and to secure a safe embarkation for his small party, which was closely pressed by a body of several thousand people.
Page 11 - ... that Fancy's flowers adorn, The soft amusement of the vacant mind ! He sleeps in dust...
Page 429 - ... him. The Indians got him under again, but in deeper water: he was, however, able to get his head up once more ; and being almost spent in...
Page 456 - And Pan's own umbrage, dark and deep ; The caverns hung with ivy-twine, The cliffs that wav'd with oak and pine, And Etna's hoar romantic pile : And caught the bold Homeric note, In...