The Projector: A Periodical Paper, Том 3Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1815 |
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... rank and fortune , or what are called genteel company , used to com- pose a part of the spectators at executions . The case , now at least , is different in this country ; the amateurs of such spectacles being , with few exceptions ...
... rank and fortune , or what are called genteel company , used to com- pose a part of the spectators at executions . The case , now at least , is different in this country ; the amateurs of such spectacles being , with few exceptions ...
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... ranks and of sex in the seats of public places , but no allowance for rank or sex in the avenues through which we have to pass . And although this creates not only inconveni- ence , but even danger , it is so generally ac- counted an ...
... ranks and of sex in the seats of public places , but no allowance for rank or sex in the avenues through which we have to pass . And although this creates not only inconveni- ence , but even danger , it is so generally ac- counted an ...
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... rank in society . The means by which this favourable change has been brought about are various . Some have supposed that the ladies , being by nature fitted to shine in all the honourable depart- ments usually filled by the other sex ...
... rank in society . The means by which this favourable change has been brought about are various . Some have supposed that the ladies , being by nature fitted to shine in all the honourable depart- ments usually filled by the other sex ...
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... ranked among the first PRO- JECTORS of the age , and I accordingly hail her as a sister . The advertisement , the object of which is to remove all the obstacles above- noticed , is in the following words : " LADIES . " THE delicate and ...
... ranked among the first PRO- JECTORS of the age , and I accordingly hail her as a sister . The advertisement , the object of which is to remove all the obstacles above- noticed , is in the following words : " LADIES . " THE delicate and ...
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... ranks , who have formed predilections , ' would have it in their power to do for themselves what Mrs. Morris proposes to do for them ; and in general , I presume , would be as well pleased to choose for themselves , as to submit to her ...
... ranks , who have formed predilections , ' would have it in their power to do for themselves what Mrs. Morris proposes to do for them ; and in general , I presume , would be as well pleased to choose for themselves , as to submit to her ...
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Страница 109 - That not to know at large of things remote From use, obscure and subtle, but to know That which before us lies in daily life, Is the prime wisdom...
Страница 64 - ... set their thoughts more on words than things. Nay, because words are many of them learned before the ideas are known for which they stand: therefore some, not only children but men, speak several words no otherwise than parrots do, only because they have learned them, and have been accustomed to those sounds.
Страница 120 - As shades more sweetly recommend the light. So modest plainness sets off sprightly wit; For works may have more wit than does them good, As bodies perish through excess of blood.
Страница 22 - Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear; And chastise with the valour of my tongue All that impedes thee from the golden round, Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem To have thee crown'd withal.
Страница 131 - The value of every story depends on its being true. A story is a picture either of an individual or of human nature in general : if it be false, it is a picture of nothing.
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Страница 96 - In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our wealth ; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment, Good Lord, deliver us.
Страница 179 - It does not signify," pursued Johnson, "that the fear of something made him resolve; it is upon the state of his mind, after the resolution is taken, that I argue. Suppose a man either from fear, or pride, or conscience, or whatever motive, has resolved to kill himself; when once the resolution is taken he has nothing to fear. He may then go and take the King of Prussia by the nose at the head of his army. He cannot fear the rack who is determined to kill himself.
Страница 356 - ... but that which we call common sense, suffers under that word; for it sometimes implies no more than that faculty which is common to all men, but sometimes signifies right reason, and what all men should consent to.
Страница 21 - LADIES. — The delicate and restrained condition which custom imposes on females, subjects them to great disadvantages. — Mrs. Morris offers to remove them. Ladies or Gentlemen who have formed predilections, may be assisted in obtaining the objects of their affections...