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... thought , it commonly suggests many of its connections : among these a choice is afforded ; we can insist upon one , rejecting others ; and sometimes we insist on what is commonly held the slighter connection . Where ideas are left to ...
... thought , it commonly suggests many of its connections : among these a choice is afforded ; we can insist upon one , rejecting others ; and sometimes we insist on what is commonly held the slighter connection . Where ideas are left to ...
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... thought of their cause . And indeed , to enter upon this matter without preparation , might occasion some difficulty ... thought of an intolerable length . Here is a fair , and I hope satisfactory , reason , why time is thought to be ...
... thought of their cause . And indeed , to enter upon this matter without preparation , might occasion some difficulty ... thought of an intolerable length . Here is a fair , and I hope satisfactory , reason , why time is thought to be ...
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... thoughts or expressions : we say commonly , a witty man , or a man of wit . Wit in its proper sense , as explained above , is distinguishable into two kinds ; wit in the thought , and wit in the words or expression . Again , wit in the ...
... thoughts or expressions : we say commonly , a witty man , or a man of wit . Wit in its proper sense , as explained above , is distinguishable into two kinds ; wit in the thought , and wit in the words or expression . Again , wit in the ...
Contents
Beauty of Language with respect to Signification | 18 |
Beauty of Language from a resemblance between Sound and Signification | 83 |
Influence of Passion with respect to our Perceptions Opinions and Belief 152 | 112 |
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