Elements of Criticism, Volume 2A. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 - Criticism |
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... this kind fometimes vanifheth without any consequence ; but more fre- quently is the occafion of other emotions . See act 1. fc . 2 . When When any flight incongruity is perceived in an accidental combination 12 Ch . X. CONGRUITY.
... this kind fometimes vanifheth without any consequence ; but more fre- quently is the occafion of other emotions . See act 1. fc . 2 . When When any flight incongruity is perceived in an accidental combination 12 Ch . X. CONGRUITY.
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... occafion of much hurt . The final cause of propriety as to moral duties , is of all the most illuftrious . To have a just notion of it , the two forts of moral duties must be kept in view , viz . those that respect others , and those ...
... occafion of much hurt . The final cause of propriety as to moral duties , is of all the most illuftrious . To have a just notion of it , the two forts of moral duties must be kept in view , viz . those that respect others , and those ...
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... occafion fome degree of surprise by their fingularity . Wit alfo in a figurative fense expresses that talent which fome men have of inventing ludicrous thoughts or expreffions . We fay commonly , a witty man , or a man of wit . Wit in ...
... occafion fome degree of surprise by their fingularity . Wit alfo in a figurative fense expresses that talent which fome men have of inventing ludicrous thoughts or expreffions . We fay commonly , a witty man , or a man of wit . Wit in ...
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... occafion furprise by their fingularity , as having little or no foun- dation in nature , are fabricated by the ima- gination . And the imagination is well quá- lified for the office ; being of all our facul- ties the most active , and ...
... occafion furprise by their fingularity , as having little or no foun- dation in nature , are fabricated by the ima- gination . And the imagination is well quá- lified for the office ; being of all our facul- ties the most active , and ...
Page 104
... occafion to obferve , that the pleasure of a specific habit decays gradually till it become imperceptible . Not fo the pleasure of a ge- Chap . 2. part 1. fect . 2 . neric habit . So far as I can difcover , neric 104 CUSTOM AND HABIT ...
... occafion to obferve , that the pleasure of a specific habit decays gradually till it become imperceptible . Not fo the pleasure of a ge- Chap . 2. part 1. fect . 2 . neric habit . So far as I can difcover , neric 104 CUSTOM AND HABIT ...
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