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... Propriety , 11. Dignity and Grace , 12. Ridicule , . 13. Wit , · • 14. Custom and Habit , · 293 • 300 · · 316 329 342 · 359 15. External Signs of Emotions and Passions , 382 16. Sentiments , · 17. Language of Passion , 406 · 447 VOLUME ...
... Propriety , 11. Dignity and Grace , 12. Ridicule , . 13. Wit , · • 14. Custom and Habit , · 293 • 300 · · 316 329 342 · 359 15. External Signs of Emotions and Passions , 382 16. Sentiments , · 17. Language of Passion , 406 · 447 VOLUME ...
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... propriety . The science of rational criticism tends to im prove the heart no less than the understanding . It tends , in the first place , to moderate the selfish affections : By sweetening and harmonizing the temper , it 8 INTRODUCTION ,
... propriety . The science of rational criticism tends to im prove the heart no less than the understanding . It tends , in the first place , to moderate the selfish affections : By sweetening and harmonizing the temper , it 8 INTRODUCTION ,
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... propriety never fails to be punished with shame and re- morse . * Rude ages exhibit the triumph of authority over reason : Philosophers anciently were divided into sects , being Epicureans , Platonists , Stoics , Pytha- goreans , or ...
... propriety never fails to be punished with shame and re- morse . * Rude ages exhibit the triumph of authority over reason : Philosophers anciently were divided into sects , being Epicureans , Platonists , Stoics , Pytha- goreans , or ...
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... propriety , and convenience , of a fine building , con- tribute each to the emotion raised by the building . If external properties be agreeable , we have rea- son to expect the same from those which are inter- nal ; and , accordingly ...
... propriety , and convenience , of a fine building , con- tribute each to the emotion raised by the building . If external properties be agreeable , we have rea- son to expect the same from those which are inter- nal ; and , accordingly ...
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... what are raised by sentiments expressed in words pronounced with propriety and grace ; and such music may justly be termed sentimental . Paradise Lost : the horror of the object described , PART 4. ] 125 EMOTIONS AND PASSIONS .
... what are raised by sentiments expressed in words pronounced with propriety and grace ; and such music may justly be termed sentimental . Paradise Lost : the horror of the object described , PART 4. ] 125 EMOTIONS AND PASSIONS .
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