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Page 93
... who cannot bear to think themselves ignorant of that which , at last , neither diligence nor sagacity can dis- cover . Some find the hint in an Italian tragedy . Voltaire tells a wild and unauthorized story of a farce seen MILTON 93.
... who cannot bear to think themselves ignorant of that which , at last , neither diligence nor sagacity can dis- cover . Some find the hint in an Italian tragedy . Voltaire tells a wild and unauthorized story of a farce seen MILTON 93.
Page 112
... diligence . Those who admire the beauties of this great poet , some- times force their own judgement into false approbation of his little pieces , and prevail upon themselves to think that admirable which is only singular . All that ...
... diligence . Those who admire the beauties of this great poet , some- times force their own judgement into false approbation of his little pieces , and prevail upon themselves to think that admirable which is only singular . All that ...
Page 288
... diligence which he might allow himself somewhat to remit , when his name gave sanction to his positions , and his awe of the public was abated , partly by custom , and partly by success . It will not be easy to find , in all the ...
... diligence which he might allow himself somewhat to remit , when his name gave sanction to his positions , and his awe of the public was abated , partly by custom , and partly by success . It will not be easy to find , in all the ...
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