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... kind of middle composition between transla tion and original design , which pleases when the thoughts are unexpectedly applicable and the parallels lucky'.4 The description is of a kind of literary game between writer and reader ; and ...
... kind of middle composition between transla tion and original design , which pleases when the thoughts are unexpectedly applicable and the parallels lucky'.4 The description is of a kind of literary game between writer and reader ; and ...
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... kind of optimism . His subse- quent treatment of wit is much harsher , and it is tempting to see no . 141 in particular as a kind of counter - piece and almost a revenge against poise and wit , in retaliation for the neighbouring ...
... kind of optimism . His subse- quent treatment of wit is much harsher , and it is tempting to see no . 141 in particular as a kind of counter - piece and almost a revenge against poise and wit , in retaliation for the neighbouring ...
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... kind of error which , since it is pleasurable in its effects , is rarely examined ( " The mind is seldom quickened to very vigorous operations but by pain .... We do not willingly decline a pleasing effect to investigate its cause ...
... kind of error which , since it is pleasurable in its effects , is rarely examined ( " The mind is seldom quickened to very vigorous operations but by pain .... We do not willingly decline a pleasing effect to investigate its cause ...
Contents
surly virtue and pleasing dream | 4 |
The Vanity of Human Wishes | 42 |
those that aspire to the name | 57 |
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