The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 1C. and J. Rivington, 1815 - Great Britain |
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Page 99
... 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 scepti- cal 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 scepti- cal proceeding will make every sort of ...
Page 112
... 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 132
... smooth and voluptuous satis- faction which the assured prospect of pleasure bestows . The delight which arises from the modi- fications of pain , confesses the stock from whence sprung , in its solid , strong , and severe nature . it ...
... smooth and voluptuous satis- faction which the assured prospect of pleasure bestows . The delight which arises from the modi- fications of pain , confesses the stock from whence sprung , in its solid , strong , and severe nature . it ...
Page 179
... 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 Part IV . sect . 9 . large large and fruitful field of speculation . However , it N 2 ...
... 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 Part IV . sect . 9 . large large and fruitful field of speculation . However , it N 2 ...
Page 228
... smooth skin , and all the other parts of beauty , 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 distasteful ...
... smooth skin , and all the other parts of beauty , 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 distasteful ...
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