The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 1C. and J. Rivington, 1826 - Great Britain |
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... effect . In truth , the answer , which is full of spirit and vivacity , was writ- ten in the latter end of the same year ; but was laid aside when the question assumed a more serious aspect , from the commence- ment of an actual ...
... effect . In truth , the answer , which is full of spirit and vivacity , was writ- ten in the latter end of the same year ; but was laid aside when the question assumed a more serious aspect , from the commence- ment of an actual ...
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... all seemed barren and unpromis- ing . This is the fairy land of philosophy . And it very frequently happens , that those pleasing im- pressions B 3 pressions on the imagination , subsist and produce their effect PREFACE . 5.
... all seemed barren and unpromis- ing . This is the fairy land of philosophy . And it very frequently happens , that those pleasing im- pressions B 3 pressions on the imagination , subsist and produce their effect PREFACE . 5.
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Edmund Burke. pressions on the imagination , subsist and produce their effect , even after the understanding has been satisfied of their unsubstantial nature . There is a sort of gloss upon ingenious falsehoods , that daz- zles the ...
Edmund Burke. pressions on the imagination , subsist and produce their effect , even after the understanding has been satisfied of their unsubstantial nature . There is a sort of gloss upon ingenious falsehoods , that daz- zles the ...
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... effect of the combination , and indeed the end for which it seems purposely formed , and best calculated , was their mutual destruction . All ancient history is dark and uncertain . One thing how- ever is clear , there were conquerors ...
... effect of the combination , and indeed the end for which it seems purposely formed , and best calculated , was their mutual destruction . All ancient history is dark and uncertain . One thing how- ever is clear , there were conquerors ...
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... effects of political society . I charge the whole of these effects on political society . I avow the charge , and I shall presently make it good to your Lord- ship's satisfaction . The numbers I particularized are about thirty - six ...
... effects of political society . I charge the whole of these effects on political society . I avow the charge , and I shall presently make it good to your Lord- ship's satisfaction . The numbers I particularized are about thirty - six ...
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