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Page 20
But if we carry our reflexions higher , we may discover farther ends of Providence in implanting this passion in mankind . It was necessary for the world , that arts should be invented and improved , books written and transmitted to ...
But if we carry our reflexions higher , we may discover farther ends of Providence in implanting this passion in mankind . It was necessary for the world , that arts should be invented and improved , books written and transmitted to ...
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... and found a flaw in what the generality of mankind admires . Others there are , who proclaim the errors and infirmities of a great man with an inward satisfaction and complacency , if they discover none of the like ...
... and found a flaw in what the generality of mankind admires . Others there are , who proclaim the errors and infirmities of a great man with an inward satisfaction and complacency , if they discover none of the like ...
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There are many virtues , which in their own nature are incapable of any outward representation : many filent perfections in the foul of a good man , which are great ornaments to human nature , but not able to discover ...
There are many virtues , which in their own nature are incapable of any outward representation : many filent perfections in the foul of a good man , which are great ornaments to human nature , but not able to discover ...
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They are not adequate expressions of our virtues , and can only shew us what habits are in the soul , without discovering the degree and perfection of such Irabits . They are at best but weak refemblances of our intentions , faint and ...
They are not adequate expressions of our virtues , and can only shew us what habits are in the soul , without discovering the degree and perfection of such Irabits . They are at best but weak refemblances of our intentions , faint and ...
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... where he to form the ' notion of a being to whom he would recommend himself , than such a knowledge as can discover the least appearance of perfection in him , and such a goodness as will proportion a reward Let the ambitious man ...
... where he to form the ' notion of a being to whom he would recommend himself , than such a knowledge as can discover the least appearance of perfection in him , and such a goodness as will proportion a reward Let the ambitious man ...
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