The Principles of Argumentation

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Ginn, 1895 - Всего страниц: 414
 

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Стр. 1 - Pythagoras' theorem states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.
Стр. 193 - One man draws out the wire, another straights it, a third cuts it, a fourth points it, a fifth grinds it at the top for receiving the head; to make the head requires two or three distinct operations; to put it 'on is a peculiar business, to whiten the pins is another ; it is even a trade by itself to put them into the paper ; and the I important business of making a pin is, in this manner, divided into about eighteen distinct operations, which in some manufactories are all performed by distinct hands,...
Стр. 195 - First, sir, permit me to observe that the use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment ; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again : and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered.
Стр. 310 - Most of the letters have four forms in writing, depending on whether they occur at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a word or whether they stand separately.
Стр. 338 - ... there are many mysteries contained in poetry, which of purpose were written darkly, lest by profane wits it should be abused...
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Стр. 314 - Pacific Ocean," as used in the treaty of 1825 between Great Britain and Russia...
Стр. 5 - I wish for nothing but to breathe in this our island, in common with my fellow-subjects, the air of liberty. I have no ambition, unless it be the ambition to break your chain and contemplate your glory. I never will be satisfied so long as the meanest cottager in Ireland has a link of the British chain clanking to his rags ; he may be naked, he shall not be in...
Стр. 232 - Six hours to sleep, to law's grave study six, Four spend in prayer, the rest on nature fix.
Стр. 301 - There was, perhaps, never a time at which the rewards of literary merit were so splendid, at which men who could write well found such easy admittance into the most distinguished society, and to the highest honours of the state.

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