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Page 31
... observation of the passing world ; the difficulty , therefore , is to conceive how this knowledge can be obtained by a boy . But if The Old Bachelor be more nearly examined , it will be found to be one of those comedies which may , be ...
... observation of the passing world ; the difficulty , therefore , is to conceive how this knowledge can be obtained by a boy . But if The Old Bachelor be more nearly examined , it will be found to be one of those comedies which may , be ...
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... observed without wonder , that a mind so vigorous and fertile in dramatic compositions should on any other oc- casion discover nothing but impotence and poverty . He has in these little pieces neither elevation of fancy , selec- tion of ...
... observed without wonder , that a mind so vigorous and fertile in dramatic compositions should on any other oc- casion discover nothing but impotence and poverty . He has in these little pieces neither elevation of fancy , selec- tion of ...
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... observations are solid and natural , as well as delicate , so his design is always to bring to light some- thing useful and ornamental ; whence his character is the reverse to theirs , who have eminent abilities in insig- nificant ...
... observations are solid and natural , as well as delicate , so his design is always to bring to light some- thing useful and ornamental ; whence his character is the reverse to theirs , who have eminent abilities in insig- nificant ...
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... observed , the same thought will appear a new one , to the great delight and wonder of the hearer . What we call genius results from this particular happy complexion in the first formation of the person that enjoys it , and is Nature's ...
... observed , the same thought will appear a new one , to the great delight and wonder of the hearer . What we call genius results from this particular happy complexion in the first formation of the person that enjoys it , and is Nature's ...
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... observe among the least culpable men , some whose minds are attracted by heaven and earth with a seeming equal force ; some who are proud of humility ; others who are censorious and un- charitable , yet self - denying and devout ; some ...
... observe among the least culpable men , some whose minds are attracted by heaven and earth with a seeming equal force ; some who are proud of humility ; others who are censorious and un- charitable , yet self - denying and devout ; some ...
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