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Page x
... gives me an oppor- tunity , not only of making you my acknowledgments for the essays you have honoured me with , but also of informing the public to whom I have been obliged . That you may read this address without à blush , it shall ...
... gives me an oppor- tunity , not only of making you my acknowledgments for the essays you have honoured me with , but also of informing the public to whom I have been obliged . That you may read this address without à blush , it shall ...
Page xii
... gives me an opportunity , at the same time of confessing my obligations to Mr. BOYLE . I will not offend your Lordship with the common flattery of dedications , having always observed that praise is least pleasing , where it is most due ...
... gives me an opportunity , at the same time of confessing my obligations to Mr. BOYLE . I will not offend your Lordship with the common flattery of dedications , having always observed that praise is least pleasing , where it is most due ...
Page xv
... give them an unpleasing sameness . While yet engaged in this publication , he was car- ried off by an inflammation of the lungs in February , 1757 , at the age of forty - five . He had published , in 1756 , a collection of his works by ...
... give them an unpleasing sameness . While yet engaged in this publication , he was car- ried off by an inflammation of the lungs in February , 1757 , at the age of forty - five . He had published , in 1756 , a collection of his works by ...
Page xxiii
... give easy credit to professions and appearances ; but he respected virtue , and had warm feelings for the rights and interests of mankind . As an author , if he does not merit a place in the higher ranks , he has done enough to preserve ...
... give easy credit to professions and appearances ; but he respected virtue , and had warm feelings for the rights and interests of mankind . As an author , if he does not merit a place in the higher ranks , he has done enough to preserve ...
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... gives common sense to philosophers , candour to disputants , modesty to critics , decency to men of fashion , and frugality to trades- For further particulars inquire at the place above - mentioned , or of any of the kings and princes ...
... gives common sense to philosophers , candour to disputants , modesty to critics , decency to men of fashion , and frugality to trades- For further particulars inquire at the place above - mentioned , or of any of the kings and princes ...
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