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... writing that whatever is weak ought to be subjected to what is strong , " it is not easy to conjecture . Quintilian observes of definition , † Opus est aliquando finitione obscurioribus et ignotioribus verbis , ut quid sit clarigatio ...
... writing that whatever is weak ought to be subjected to what is strong , " it is not easy to conjecture . Quintilian observes of definition , † Opus est aliquando finitione obscurioribus et ignotioribus verbis , ut quid sit clarigatio ...
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... writing : Licet tamen præcogitare plura . et animum ad omnes casus componere ; idque est tutius stilo , quo faciliùs et omittitur cogitatio , et transfertur . Guthrie makes him say , Upon the whole we ought to circumstance , and to be ...
... writing : Licet tamen præcogitare plura . et animum ad omnes casus componere ; idque est tutius stilo , quo faciliùs et omittitur cogitatio , et transfertur . Guthrie makes him say , Upon the whole we ought to circumstance , and to be ...
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... writing , and the intention of the writer , either regard both these points , or one only , § 1-4 . Arguments against . the letter in writings , 5-8 . In favour of it , 9-11 . General questions under this head , 12 • · 55 CH . VII . Of ...
... writing , and the intention of the writer , either regard both these points , or one only , § 1-4 . Arguments against . the letter in writings , 5-8 . In favour of it , 9-11 . General questions under this head , 12 • · 55 CH . VII . Of ...
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... writers , § 1-5 . Of interrogation , 6-15 . Of prolepsis or anticipation , 16-18 . Doubt , 19. Communication or pretence of consultation with the audience , 20-24 . Permission , 25. Modes of simulation , 26-29 . Of personification , 30 ...
... writers , § 1-5 . Of interrogation , 6-15 . Of prolepsis or anticipation , 16-18 . Doubt , 19. Communication or pretence of consultation with the audience , 20-24 . Permission , 25. Modes of simulation , 26-29 . Of personification , 30 ...
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... writers too much devoted to multiplying and distinguishing figures ; examples , 87-99 . An orator should employ figures ... writing , 8-15 . Advantages of hearing and reading , 16-19 . What authors should be read , and how , 20 , 21 ...
... writers too much devoted to multiplying and distinguishing figures ; examples , 87-99 . An orator should employ figures ... writing , 8-15 . Advantages of hearing and reading , 16-19 . What authors should be read , and how , 20 , 21 ...
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