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... reason ? Answer me , Philocles ? for I am warmly concerned for the honour of Nature , the mother of us all . Phil . I find , Horatio , my two characters have af- frighted you ; so that you decline the trial of what is good by reason ...
... reason ? Answer me , Philocles ? for I am warmly concerned for the honour of Nature , the mother of us all . Phil . I find , Horatio , my two characters have af- frighted you ; so that you decline the trial of what is good by reason ...
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... reason mentioned , and virtue praised , without laughing . Do not I bid fair for conversion , think you ? Phil . Very fair , Horatio ; for I remember the time when reason , virtue , and pleasure were the same thing with you ; when you ...
... reason mentioned , and virtue praised , without laughing . Do not I bid fair for conversion , think you ? Phil . Very fair , Horatio ; for I remember the time when reason , virtue , and pleasure were the same thing with you ; when you ...
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... reason . Sure some divinity speaks within me . But prithee , Philocles , give me the cause why this rational and moral good so infinitely excels the mere natural or sensual . Phil . I think , Horatio , that I have clearly shown you the ...
... reason . Sure some divinity speaks within me . But prithee , Philocles , give me the cause why this rational and moral good so infinitely excels the mere natural or sensual . Phil . I think , Horatio , that I have clearly shown you the ...
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On the criminal laws and the practice of privateering | 51 |
A dialogue between Great Britain France Spain | 107 |
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