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Page 61
... racter of books , as of individuals , till they are stamped by the public . If you show him any work for his approbation , he asks , “ Whose is the superscription ? " - He judges of genius by its shadow , reputation - of the metal by ...
... racter of books , as of individuals , till they are stamped by the public . If you show him any work for his approbation , he asks , “ Whose is the superscription ? " - He judges of genius by its shadow , reputation - of the metal by ...
Page 186
... racter will advise you against a prosecution for a libel , and shake his head at your attempting to shield yourself from a shower of calumny- It is not that he is afraid you will be nonsuited , but that you will gain a verdict ! They ...
... racter will advise you against a prosecution for a libel , and shake his head at your attempting to shield yourself from a shower of calumny- It is not that he is afraid you will be nonsuited , but that you will gain a verdict ! They ...
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... racter or operation . The increasing the size of the organ of music , for instance , will not qualify that organ to perform the functions of the organ of colour : there must be a natural aptitude in kind , before we talk about the ...
... racter or operation . The increasing the size of the organ of music , for instance , will not qualify that organ to perform the functions of the organ of colour : there must be a natural aptitude in kind , before we talk about the ...
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