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He has here afforded his countrymen another opportunity to acquire some
knowledge of the fine arts , and of their history , which assists the mind in
reflecting upon the productions of the great masters ; teaches us to admire them
upon sound ...
He has here afforded his countrymen another opportunity to acquire some
knowledge of the fine arts , and of their history , which assists the mind in
reflecting upon the productions of the great masters ; teaches us to admire them
upon sound ...
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... the entire suppression of valuable knowledge . And in a study wbich is yet in its
infancy , it may even be advantageous to prepare the public mind by the
publication of detached portions of a system , as precursors to a more complete
work .
... the entire suppression of valuable knowledge . And in a study wbich is yet in its
infancy , it may even be advantageous to prepare the public mind by the
publication of detached portions of a system , as precursors to a more complete
work .
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Hence , say these reasoners , although a certain share of knowledge may be
both safe and wholesome for the people , it is unnecessary for their sakes , and
will prove unsafe for the state , to give them a complete education in matters of ...
Hence , say these reasoners , although a certain share of knowledge may be
both safe and wholesome for the people , it is unnecessary for their sakes , and
will prove unsafe for the state , to give them a complete education in matters of ...
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... the accidents by which our knowledge of them has been restrained or
extended , may be allowed to form a subject less trite and familiar . Of some of
these renowned authors , the principal works have been handed down to us in
an imperfect ...
... the accidents by which our knowledge of them has been restrained or
extended , may be allowed to form a subject less trite and familiar . Of some of
these renowned authors , the principal works have been handed down to us in
an imperfect ...
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discovery to discovery , combating with difficulties as it advances , and learning ,
by mortifying experience , that what the vulgar consider as demonstrable
knowledge , is often but a plausible , or at the best a probable surmise , will
generally be ...
discovery to discovery , combating with difficulties as it advances , and learning ,
by mortifying experience , that what the vulgar consider as demonstrable
knowledge , is often but a plausible , or at the best a probable surmise , will
generally be ...
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Página 282 - Are we a piece of machinery, which, like the /Eolian harp, passive, takes the impression of the passing accident ; or do these workings argue something within us above the trodden clod ? I own myself partial to such proofs of those awful and important realities : a God that made all things, man's immaterial and immortal nature, and a world of weal or wo beyond death and the grave.
Página 289 - A wish (I mind its power), A wish, that to my latest hour Shall strongly heave my breast, — That I, for poor auld Scotland's sake, Some usefu' plan or book could make, Or sing a sang at least.
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Página 178 - What is prudence in the conduct of every private family, can scarcely be folly in that of a great kingdom.
Página 61 - LANZI'S History of Painting In Italy, from the Period of the Revival of the Fine Arts to the End of the i8th Century.
Página 297 - ... their time and country, he expressed himself with perfect firmness, but without the least intrusive forwardness ; and when he differed in opinion, he did not hesitate to express it firmly, yet at the same time with modesty. I do not remember any part of his conversation distinctly enough to be quoted ; nor did I ever see him again, except in the street, where he did not recognise me, as I could not expect he should. He was much caressed in Edinburgh : but (considering what literary emoluments...
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