The Works of Alexander Pope Esq, 3. köideA. Millar, J. and R. Tonson, H. Lintot, and C. Bathurst, 1757 |
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... best ) contribute to the greater perfection of the Whole ; such a reason may be then given for their permission , as supports our idea of divine wif- dom to the highest religious purposes . Then , as to the good man's hopes of a ...
... best ) contribute to the greater perfection of the Whole ; such a reason may be then given for their permission , as supports our idea of divine wif- dom to the highest religious purposes . Then , as to the good man's hopes of a ...
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... first direction , as the best philosophy shews it may ; where is the wonder that Man , who was created a free Agent , and hath it in his power every moment to If the great end be human Happiness , Then Nature 20 ESSAY ON MAN . EP . І.
... first direction , as the best philosophy shews it may ; where is the wonder that Man , who was created a free Agent , and hath it in his power every moment to If the great end be human Happiness , Then Nature 20 ESSAY ON MAN . EP . І.
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... best instruct us in Man's Nature ; that knowledge being effential to Religion ; whose subject is Man confidered in all his relations , and , confequently , whose object is God . NOTES . enquities too far , as from not carrying them far ...
... best instruct us in Man's Nature ; that knowledge being effential to Religion ; whose subject is Man confidered in all his relations , and , confequently , whose object is God . NOTES . enquities too far , as from not carrying them far ...
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... best inftru- ments , as the best vehicles of Truth . Shakespear touches upon this latter advantage with great force and humour . The Flatterer says to Timon in distress , " I cannot cover " the monftrous bulk of their ingratitude with ...
... best inftru- ments , as the best vehicles of Truth . Shakespear touches upon this latter advantage with great force and humour . The Flatterer says to Timon in distress , " I cannot cover " the monftrous bulk of their ingratitude with ...
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... best system of Ethics that is any where to be met with . He begins ( from 52 to 59. ) with pointing out the two grand Principles in human nature , SELF - LOVE and REASON . Describes their general nature : The first sets Man upon acting ...
... best system of Ethics that is any where to be met with . He begins ( from 52 to 59. ) with pointing out the two grand Principles in human nature , SELF - LOVE and REASON . Describes their general nature : The first sets Man upon acting ...
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