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Page 15
... appears that he was laboring under the impression that his genius lay the other way ; and , consequently , Mr. Cooper tired his public somewhat , by writing Backwood novels too pertina- ciously . He should also have been guided more by ...
... appears that he was laboring under the impression that his genius lay the other way ; and , consequently , Mr. Cooper tired his public somewhat , by writing Backwood novels too pertina- ciously . He should also have been guided more by ...
Page 22
... appear subtilized . In this case , the lowest intellect , as well as the highest , is carried to the full extent of its capacity of enjoyment or thought , and still the author is not exhausted . It is this which stamps Shakspeare as ...
... appear subtilized . In this case , the lowest intellect , as well as the highest , is carried to the full extent of its capacity of enjoyment or thought , and still the author is not exhausted . It is this which stamps Shakspeare as ...
Page 38
... appear a hard thing to say of human nature , but it is the truth ; and those who reflect the most , and probe their own natures deepest , know this too well sometimes for their peace of mind . Should this view be objected to , let it be ...
... appear a hard thing to say of human nature , but it is the truth ; and those who reflect the most , and probe their own natures deepest , know this too well sometimes for their peace of mind . Should this view be objected to , let it be ...
Page 61
... appear so to feeble and illogical minds . It is granted that the links of connexion from thought to thonght are at longer intervals , just as giants take greater strides than dwarfs , but the sequence is as regular as the pace of a ...
... appear so to feeble and illogical minds . It is granted that the links of connexion from thought to thonght are at longer intervals , just as giants take greater strides than dwarfs , but the sequence is as regular as the pace of a ...
Page 64
... appears like children's petulance , when we explore the steady and prodigal provision that has been made for his support and delight on this green ball which floats him through the heavens . What angels invented these splendid orna ...
... appears like children's petulance , when we explore the steady and prodigal provision that has been made for his support and delight on this green ball which floats him through the heavens . What angels invented these splendid orna ...
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