The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Volumul 1Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 |
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... mind , at the same time that they admit of adequate elucidation without running into abstruse discussions , the author takes the best method , at once of exciting a thirst for useful know- ledge , and , to a considerable extent , of ...
... mind , at the same time that they admit of adequate elucidation without running into abstruse discussions , the author takes the best method , at once of exciting a thirst for useful know- ledge , and , to a considerable extent , of ...
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... mind may have reason , even in winter , to exclaim with the Psalmist , O Lord , how manifold are thy works ! In wisdom hast thou made them all : the earth is full of thy riches . ' Had it been given to us mortals to compre- hend the ...
... mind may have reason , even in winter , to exclaim with the Psalmist , O Lord , how manifold are thy works ! In wisdom hast thou made them all : the earth is full of thy riches . ' Had it been given to us mortals to compre- hend the ...
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... mind , which seems ever anxious for new gratifications , would revolt at the idea of per- petual sameness and uniformity , even in the most beautiful scenes and the most exquisite enjoyments . One can have no idea of happiness , when it ...
... mind , which seems ever anxious for new gratifications , would revolt at the idea of per- petual sameness and uniformity , even in the most beautiful scenes and the most exquisite enjoyments . One can have no idea of happiness , when it ...
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... mind : it is formed to raise expectation by constant vicissitudes , and to obviate satiety with perpetual change . ' No. II . ON WINDS AND STORMS . Ingeminant austri , et densissimus imber : Nunc nemora ingenti vento , nunc littora ...
... mind : it is formed to raise expectation by constant vicissitudes , and to obviate satiety with perpetual change . ' No. II . ON WINDS AND STORMS . Ingeminant austri , et densissimus imber : Nunc nemora ingenti vento , nunc littora ...
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... mind perceives a dreary uniformity in all around , the penetrating eye of the rural student discovers many a varied aspect of beauty and ex- cellency , which still invite to the most pleasing investigation . And , however paradoxical it ...
... mind perceives a dreary uniformity in all around , the penetrating eye of the rural student discovers many a varied aspect of beauty and ex- cellency , which still invite to the most pleasing investigation . And , however paradoxical it ...
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