Elements of Criticism, Volume 2A. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 - Criticism |
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Page 48
... relish the town , and o- thers can't away with the country - ' tis like you may be one of those , Coufine . Way of the world , a & t 4. Sc . 4 . Lord Froth . I affure you , Sir Paul , I laugh at no body's jest but my own , or a lady's ...
... relish the town , and o- thers can't away with the country - ' tis like you may be one of those , Coufine . Way of the world , a & t 4. Sc . 4 . Lord Froth . I affure you , Sir Paul , I laugh at no body's jest but my own , or a lady's ...
Page 91
... relish , disgust ensues instead of pleasure . A habit never fails to admonish us of the wonted time of gratification , by raising a pain for want of the object , and a defire to have it . The pain of want is always first felt ; the ...
... relish , disgust ensues instead of pleasure . A habit never fails to admonish us of the wonted time of gratification , by raising a pain for want of the object , and a defire to have it . The pain of want is always first felt ; the ...
Page 93
... relish for a particular dish , is far from being the fame with a vague appetite for food . Notwithstanding this difference , it is ftill remarkable , that nature hath in- forced the gratification of certain natural See chap . 2. part 3 ...
... relish for a particular dish , is far from being the fame with a vague appetite for food . Notwithstanding this difference , it is ftill remarkable , that nature hath in- forced the gratification of certain natural See chap . 2. part 3 ...
Page 94
... relish is foon resto- red , and the pain for want of enjoyment re- turns with fresh vigor . The causes of the pleasant emotions hi- therto in view , are either an individual , fuch as as a companion , a certain dwelling - place , 94 ...
... relish is foon resto- red , and the pain for want of enjoyment re- turns with fresh vigor . The causes of the pleasant emotions hi- therto in view , are either an individual , fuch as as a companion , a certain dwelling - place , 94 ...
Page 100
... relish for it in general , though often repelled from particular objects by the pain of fatiety . Thus a generic habit is formed , of which inconftancy in love is the neceffary confequence . For a generic habit , comprehending every ...
... relish for it in general , though often repelled from particular objects by the pain of fatiety . Thus a generic habit is formed , of which inconftancy in love is the neceffary confequence . For a generic habit , comprehending every ...
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