The Works of the Right Honorable Edmund Burke, Volume 1Little, Brown, 1884 - Great Britain |
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Page 82
... smooth ; and indeed of all the natural qualities and affections of bodies . If we suffer ourselves to imagine , that their senses present to different men different images of things , this scep- tical proceeding will make every sort of ...
... smooth ; and indeed of all the natural qualities and affections of bodies . If we suffer ourselves to imagine , that their senses present to different men different images of things , this scep- tical proceeding will make every sort of ...
Page 92
... smooth marble table to be set before two men ; they both perceive it to be smooth , and they are both pleased with it because of this quality . So far they agree . But suppose another , and after that another table , the latter still ...
... smooth marble table to be set before two men ; they both perceive it to be smooth , and they are both pleased with it because of this quality . So far they agree . But suppose another , and after that another table , the latter still ...
Page 109
... smooth and voluptuous satisfaction which the assured prospect of pleasure bestows . The delight which arises from the modifications of pain confesses the stock from whence it sprung , in its solid , strong , and severe nature . SECTION ...
... smooth and voluptuous satisfaction which the assured prospect of pleasure bestows . The delight which arises from the modifications of pain confesses the stock from whence it sprung , in its solid , strong , and severe nature . SECTION ...
Page 147
... smooth and polished . It would carry us out of our way to enter in this place into the cause of these appearances , but certain it is they afford a large and fruitful field of specula- tion . However , it may not be amiss to add to ...
... smooth and polished . It would carry us out of our way to enter in this place into the cause of these appearances , but certain it is they afford a large and fruitful field of specula- tion . However , it may not be amiss to add to ...
Page 185
... smooth skin , and all the other parts of beau- ty , which require no investigation to be perceived ! In the former case , whilst we look up to the Maker with admiration and praise , the object which causes it may be odious and ...
... smooth skin , and all the other parts of beau- ty , which require no investigation to be perceived ! In the former case , whilst we look up to the Maker with admiration and praise , the object which causes it may be odious and ...
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