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... 1774 , which excites our regret that he carried the design no further . One qualification , however , his Lordship certainly wanted for that CHAP . 1 . BOOK I. Causes of its decline THE gradual decline of A 4 AND WRITINGS OF LORD KAMES .
... 1774 , which excites our regret that he carried the design no further . One qualification , however , his Lordship certainly wanted for that CHAP . 1 . BOOK I. Causes of its decline THE gradual decline of A 4 AND WRITINGS OF LORD KAMES .
Pàgina 9
... CHAP . I. bours . The spirit of the times , was , if pos- sible , more fanatical in the reign of Charles II . than in that of his father ; and the dis- orderly state of the country from the rebel- lion of the Covenanters , was still ...
... CHAP . I. bours . The spirit of the times , was , if pos- sible , more fanatical in the reign of Charles II . than in that of his father ; and the dis- orderly state of the country from the rebel- lion of the Covenanters , was still ...
Pàgina 11
... CHAP . I. ways filled by gentlemen of good birth ; and it was deemed a very useful piece of educa- tion , even for the sons of the first families , who were destined to inherit large estates , to attend the writing - chamber for a few ...
... CHAP . I. ways filled by gentlemen of good birth ; and it was deemed a very useful piece of educa- tion , even for the sons of the first families , who were destined to inherit large estates , to attend the writing - chamber for a few ...
Pàgina 13
... his ardent mind , as he was wont himself to relate , caught instant fire from the impression . 66 Happy the man , " said he to himself , CHAP . I. BOOK I. His ardour of study . " whose old AND WRITINGS OF LORD KAMES . 13.
... his ardent mind , as he was wont himself to relate , caught instant fire from the impression . 66 Happy the man , " said he to himself , CHAP . I. BOOK I. His ardour of study . " whose old AND WRITINGS OF LORD KAMES . 13.
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... CHAP . I. Before the institution of a professorship of the Munici- pal Law of Scotland in the University of Edinburgh , which took place in 1710 , some members of the Faculty of Advo- cates gave lectures in their own houses to pupils ...
... CHAP . I. Before the institution of a professorship of the Munici- pal Law of Scotland in the University of Edinburgh , which took place in 1710 , some members of the Faculty of Advo- cates gave lectures in their own houses to pupils ...
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Pàgina 143 - Most fortunately it happens, that since reason is incapable of dispelling these clouds, nature herself suffices to that purpose, and cures me of this philosophical melancholy and delirium, either by relaxing this bent of mind, or by some avocation, and lively impression of my senses, which obliterate all these chimeras. I dine, I play a game of back-gammon, I converse, and am merry with my friends ; and when after three or four hours...
Pàgina 90 - Pure as the expanse of heaven I thither went With unexperienced thought and laid me down On the green bank to look into the clear Smooth lake that to me seemed another sky. As I bent down to look just opposite A shape within the watery gleam appeared Bending to look on me. I started back It started back but pleased I soon returned Pleased it returned as soon with answering looks Of sympathy and love.
Pàgina 423 - Poor naked wretches, wheresoe'er you are, That bide the pelting of this pitiless storm, How shall your houseless heads and unfed sides, Your loop'd and window'd raggedness, defend you From seasons such as these ? O, I have ta'en Too little care of this ! Take physic, pomp ; Expose thyself to feel what wretches feel, That thou mayst shake the superflux to them, And show the heavens more just.
Pàgina 129 - The design then of the following Treatise will be to show, that the several parts principally objected against in this moral and Christian dispensation, including its scheme, its publication, and the proof which God has afforded us of its truth; that the particular parts principally objected against in this whole dispensation, are analogous to what is experienced in the constitution...
Pàgina 368 - I have long been of opinion that the foundations of the future grandeur and stability of the British Empire lie in America; and though, like other foundations, they are low and little now, they are nevertheless broad and strong enough to support the greatest political structure that human wisdom ever yet erected.
Pàgina 140 - When I look abroad, I foresee on every side dispute, contradiction, anger, calumny, and detraction. When I turn my eye inward, I find nothing but doubt and ignorance.
Pàgina 142 - Such a discovery not only cuts off all hope of ever attaining satisfaction, but even prevents our very wishes; since it appears, that when we say we desire to know the ultimate and operating principle, as something, which resides in the external object, we either contradict ourselves, or talk without a meaning.
Pàgina 427 - The letter, as I live, with all the business I writ to his holiness. Nay then, farewell ! I have touch'd the highest point of all my greatness : And, from that full meridian of my glory, I haste now to my setting. I shall fall Like a bright exhalation in the evening, And no man see me more.
Pàgina 425 - Ma haine va mourir, que j'ai crue immortelle; Elle est morte , et ce cœur devient sujet fidèle ; Et prenant désormais cette haine en horreur, L'ardeur de vous servir succède à sa fureur.
Pàgina 376 - It is as properly an art as painting, navigation, or architecture. If a man would become a painter, navigator, or architect, it is not enough that he is advised to be one, that he is convinced by the arguments of his adviser that it would be for his advantage to be one, and that he resolves to be one; but he must also be taught the principles of the art, be shown all the methods of working, and how to acquire the habits of using properly all the instruments; and thus regularly and gradually he arrives...