An Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie, LL.D. Late Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic in the Marischal College and University of Aberdeen: Including Many of His Original Letters. In Three Volumes, Том 2Arch. Constable and Company, Edinburgh; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, T. Cadell and W. Davies, and John Murray, London., 1807 - Всего страниц: 388 |
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... wishes . He well knew the earnest desire I had , that he should think of removing to Edinburgh , because I judged he might have it in his power to do more good here , than where he then was , by his talents ha- ving a wider range , and ...
... wishes . He well knew the earnest desire I had , that he should think of removing to Edinburgh , because I judged he might have it in his power to do more good here , than where he then was , by his talents ha- ving a wider range , and ...
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... to do in the world , my constant purpose to do my duty , and pro- mote peace ; and my singular good fortune , to obtain from all who knew me , a share of esteem and regard , equal to my wishes , and greater LIFE OF DR BEATTIE . " 5.
... to do in the world , my constant purpose to do my duty , and pro- mote peace ; and my singular good fortune , to obtain from all who knew me , a share of esteem and regard , equal to my wishes , and greater LIFE OF DR BEATTIE . " 5.
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... wishes , and greater than my deservings . Nor , at this time , are my affec- tions to Edinburgh at all diminished . I ... wish me well ; not that I have any reason to mind their enmity , or to dread its consequences . My cause is so can ...
... wishes , and greater than my deservings . Nor , at this time , are my affec- tions to Edinburgh at all diminished . I ... wish me well ; not that I have any reason to mind their enmity , or to dread its consequences . My cause is so can ...
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... wish to be connected even with one person who dislikes me . 1 " Had I ever injured the persons whom I al- lude to , I might have hoped to regain their fa- vour by submission , ( which , in that case , would have become me , ) and by a ...
... wish to be connected even with one person who dislikes me . 1 " Had I ever injured the persons whom I al- lude to , I might have hoped to regain their fa- vour by submission , ( which , in that case , would have become me , ) and by a ...
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... wishes , and that it will be the study of my life , to act such a part , as may , in some measure , justify their good opinion ; but that I must , for several weighty reasons , decline appearing as a candidate for the present vacant ...
... wishes , and that it will be the study of my life , to act such a part , as may , in some measure , justify their good opinion ; but that I must , for several weighty reasons , decline appearing as a candidate for the present vacant ...
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