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Page 324
... beautiful nature . It is not what actually does , but what might exist - the true beautiful , which is represented , as if it actually existed , with all the embellishments and perfections which it is capable of re- ceiving . This does ...
... beautiful nature . It is not what actually does , but what might exist - the true beautiful , which is represented , as if it actually existed , with all the embellishments and perfections which it is capable of re- ceiving . This does ...
Page 389
... beautiful when these opportunities occur , but a beautiful partaking of real utility . What should we think of a splendid edifice , which could be converted to no use ? The expense compared with its usefulness , would form a ...
... beautiful when these opportunities occur , but a beautiful partaking of real utility . What should we think of a splendid edifice , which could be converted to no use ? The expense compared with its usefulness , would form a ...
Page 464
... beautiful of nature which taste demands ; but that the beautiful of nature , is , according to taste , first , the nearest in connexion with our own perfection , our advantage , our interest ; second , that which at the same time is ...
... beautiful of nature which taste demands ; but that the beautiful of nature , is , according to taste , first , the nearest in connexion with our own perfection , our advantage , our interest ; second , that which at the same time is ...
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