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... human nature , is enjoyed by a virtuous prince governing a virtuous people ; and that , by per- fecting the great fyftem of education , your Ma- jefty may very long enjoy this pleasure , is the ardent wifh of Your Majefty's Devoted ...
... human nature , is enjoyed by a virtuous prince governing a virtuous people ; and that , by per- fecting the great fyftem of education , your Ma- jefty may very long enjoy this pleasure , is the ardent wifh of Your Majefty's Devoted ...
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... human nature , and governed by principles common to all men . The defign of the pure 4 A tafte for natural objects is born with us in perfec- tion ; for relishing a fine countenance , a rich landscape , or a vivid color , culture is ...
... human nature , and governed by principles common to all men . The defign of the pure 4 A tafte for natural objects is born with us in perfec- tion ; for relishing a fine countenance , a rich landscape , or a vivid color , culture is ...
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... human nature , to trace the objects that are naturally a greeable , as well as those that are naturally difa- greeable ; and by these means to difcover , if we can , what are the genuine principles of the fine arts . The man who afpires ...
... human nature , to trace the objects that are naturally a greeable , as well as those that are naturally difa- greeable ; and by these means to difcover , if we can , what are the genuine principles of the fine arts . The man who afpires ...
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... human nature , the true fource of cri- ticifm . The fine arts are intended to entertain us , by making pleasant impreffions ; and , by that cir- cumftance , are distinguished from the useful arts : but in order to make pleafant ...
... human nature , the true fource of cri- ticifm . The fine arts are intended to entertain us , by making pleasant impreffions ; and , by that cir- cumftance , are distinguished from the useful arts : but in order to make pleafant ...
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... humanity . Writers , one fhould imagine , ought , above all others , to be referved on that article , when they lie fo open to retaliation . The author of this treatise , far from being confident of meriting no cenfure , entertains not ...
... humanity . Writers , one fhould imagine , ought , above all others , to be referved on that article , when they lie fo open to retaliation . The author of this treatise , far from being confident of meriting no cenfure , entertains not ...
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