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... reason were universally prevalent ; that everything were esteemed according to its real value , and that men would secure themselves from being disappoint- ed in their endeavours after happiness , by placing it only in virtue , which is ...
... reason were universally prevalent ; that everything were esteemed according to its real value , and that men would secure themselves from being disappoint- ed in their endeavours after happiness , by placing it only in virtue , which is ...
Page 183
... reason for appearing as a warm advocate for Dr. Rundle ; for he was the friend of Mr. Foster and Mr. Thomson , who were the friends of Mr. Savage . Thus remote ... reason , would for bad reasons promote LIVES OF THE ENGLISH POETS 183.
... reason for appearing as a warm advocate for Dr. Rundle ; for he was the friend of Mr. Foster and Mr. Thomson , who were the friends of Mr. Savage . Thus remote ... reason , would for bad reasons promote LIVES OF THE ENGLISH POETS 183.
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... reason " could not be very “ clear , ” he substituted : And spite of pride , in erring reason's spite . To such oversights will the most vigorous mind be liable when it is employed at once upon argument and poetry . The second and ...
... reason " could not be very “ clear , ” he substituted : And spite of pride , in erring reason's spite . To such oversights will the most vigorous mind be liable when it is employed at once upon argument and poetry . The second and ...
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From The Life of Abraham Cowley | 1 |
From The Life of John Milton 16081674 | 21 |
From The Life of John Dryden 16311700 | 43 |
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