The Complete Works of William Hazlitt, Volume 6J. M. Dent and Sons, Limited, 1931 |
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... thing from another , where there is but the least difference , consists in a great measure the exactness of judgment and clearness of reason , which is to be observed in one man above another . And hence , perhaps , may be given some ...
... thing from another , where there is but the least difference , consists in a great measure the exactness of judgment and clearness of reason , which is to be observed in one man above another . And hence , perhaps , may be given some ...
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... thing , is the nature of parody or burlesque , the secret of which lies merely in transposing or applying at a venture to any thing , or to the lowest objects , that which is applicable only to certain given things , or to the highest ...
... thing , is the nature of parody or burlesque , the secret of which lies merely in transposing or applying at a venture to any thing , or to the lowest objects , that which is applicable only to certain given things , or to the highest ...
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... thing he sees ; or wonderfully conceited , who expects every thing to conform to his standard of propriety . Clowns and idiots laugh on all occasions ; and the common failing of wishing to be thought satirical often runs through whole ...
... thing he sees ; or wonderfully conceited , who expects every thing to conform to his standard of propriety . Clowns and idiots laugh on all occasions ; and the common failing of wishing to be thought satirical often runs through whole ...
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