The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 27
... tion . But we know that pulsation is strongest in infants , and that we increase in growth while it operates in its re- gular course ; so it cannot be the cause of destruction . " Soon after this he said something very flattering to Mrs ...
... tion . But we know that pulsation is strongest in infants , and that we increase in growth while it operates in its re- gular course ; so it cannot be the cause of destruction . " Soon after this he said something very flattering to Mrs ...
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... tion . Aristotle's meaning may be , perhaps , thus simply unfolded . The exer- cise of the passions of pity and terror on fictitious subjects , by familiarising the mind to the influence of these feelings , brings it under discipline ...
... tion . Aristotle's meaning may be , perhaps , thus simply unfolded . The exer- cise of the passions of pity and terror on fictitious subjects , by familiarising the mind to the influence of these feelings , brings it under discipline ...
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... tion . The passions are the great movers of human actions ; but they are mixed with such impurities , that it is neces- sary they should be purged or refined by means of terrour and pity . For instance , ambition is a noble passion ...
... tion . The passions are the great movers of human actions ; but they are mixed with such impurities , that it is neces- sary they should be purged or refined by means of terrour and pity . For instance , ambition is a noble passion ...
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... powerful means of reforma- tion ; to add pain where shame was insufficient ; and when men were proclaimed unworthy of the society of the faith- ful , to restrain them by imprisonment from spreading abroad 48 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
... powerful means of reforma- tion ; to add pain where shame was insufficient ; and when men were proclaimed unworthy of the society of the faith- ful , to restrain them by imprisonment from spreading abroad 48 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
Page 49
... tion , easily comply , as they increased his influence , by add- ing the knowledge of secret sins to that of notorious offences , and enlarged his authority , by making him the sole arbiter of the terms of reconcilement . " From this ...
... tion , easily comply , as they increased his influence , by add- ing the knowledge of secret sins to that of notorious offences , and enlarged his authority , by making him the sole arbiter of the terms of reconcilement . " From this ...
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