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tion of their latter end , and a necesary prc . paration for it , than the serious
contemplation on the shortness and vanity of human life : This is an argument
which requires no depth of wisdom to conceive , no superior faculties to discuss ,
but ...
tion of their latter end , and a necesary prc . paration for it , than the serious
contemplation on the shortness and vanity of human life : This is an argument
which requires no depth of wisdom to conceive , no superior faculties to discuss ,
but ...
Pàgina 301
We are not therefore surprised to find him , in his search after this great object ,
applying himself sedulously to the cultivation of his mind , paying the tribute due
to wisdom , and giving the deserved preference to learning and knowledge .
We are not therefore surprised to find him , in his search after this great object ,
applying himself sedulously to the cultivation of his mind , paying the tribute due
to wisdom , and giving the deserved preference to learning and knowledge .
Pàgina 305
There is , besides , a pride and superciliousness sometimes attendant on the
votaries of wisdom and admirers of human learning , which renders them very
uneasy to themselves , and very disagreeable to all about them . The wise man is
...
There is , besides , a pride and superciliousness sometimes attendant on the
votaries of wisdom and admirers of human learning , which renders them very
uneasy to themselves , and very disagreeable to all about them . The wise man is
...
Pàgina 306
But lastly , It is but too evident , that wisdom and knowledge do not make us
happier . Let us examine , which is of ftill greater importance , whether they make
us better . But farther , If as science and literature extended themselves , true
wisdom ...
But lastly , It is but too evident , that wisdom and knowledge do not make us
happier . Let us examine , which is of ftill greater importance , whether they make
us better . But farther , If as science and literature extended themselves , true
wisdom ...
Pàgina 307
So far was earthly wisdom and knowledge from making men wiser and better ,
more conscientious or religious ; that it was , on the other hand , the principal
cause of that corruption and degeneracy , which prevailed in the world at the time
of ...
So far was earthly wisdom and knowledge from making men wiser and better ,
more conscientious or religious ; that it was , on the other hand , the principal
cause of that corruption and degeneracy , which prevailed in the world at the time
of ...
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| Títol | Sermons on Various Subjects, and Preached on Several Occasions |
| Autor | Thomas Francklin |
| Editor | William Porter, 1790 |
| Original de | Universitat Estatal d'Ohio |
| Digitalitzat el | 31 Jul. 2014 |
| Nre. de pàgines | 529 pàgines |
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