The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 1C. and J. Rivington, 1815 - Great Britain |
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Page 99
... sweet to one palate , is sweet to another ; that what is dark and bitter to this man , is likewise dark and bitter to that ; and we conclude in the same man- ner of great and little , hard and soft , hot and cold , rough and smooth ...
... sweet to one palate , is sweet to another ; that what is dark and bitter to this man , is likewise dark and bitter to that ; and we conclude in the same man- ner of great and little , hard and soft , hot and cold , rough and smooth ...
Page 100
... sweet disposition , a sweet person , a sweet condition , and the like . It is confessed , that custom and some other causes , have made many deviations from the natural pleasures or pains which belong to these several tastes ; but then ...
... sweet disposition , a sweet person , a sweet condition , and the like . It is confessed , that custom and some other causes , have made many deviations from the natural pleasures or pains which belong to these several tastes ; but then ...
Page 101
... sweet , and whilst he knows that habit alone has reconciled his palate to these alien pleasures . Even with such a person we may speak , and with sufficient precision , concerning tastes . But should any man be found who declares , that ...
... sweet , and whilst he knows that habit alone has reconciled his palate to these alien pleasures . Even with such a person we may speak , and with sufficient precision , concerning tastes . But should any man be found who declares , that ...
Page 103
... sweet and pleasant flavour like tobacco , opium , or garlick , although you spoke to those who were in the con- stant use of these drugs , and had great pleasure in them . There is in all men a sufficient remem-. II 4 them . because ...
... sweet and pleasant flavour like tobacco , opium , or garlick , although you spoke to those who were in the con- stant use of these drugs , and had great pleasure in them . There is in all men a sufficient remem-. II 4 them . because ...
Page 124
... sweet- meat without being hungry ; in all the several senses , of hearing , smelling , and tasting , you un- doubtedly find a pleasure ; yet if I enquire into the state of your mind previous to these gratifica- tions , you will hardly ...
... sweet- meat without being hungry ; in all the several senses , of hearing , smelling , and tasting , you un- doubtedly find a pleasure ; yet if I enquire into the state of your mind previous to these gratifica- tions , you will hardly ...
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