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The desire of these accommodations is a principle in the nature of man , ad- mirably suited to stimulate his efforts and improve his condition . The acute author whom we have already quoted , says , that " if it be an illusion by which ...
The desire of these accommodations is a principle in the nature of man , ad- mirably suited to stimulate his efforts and improve his condition . The acute author whom we have already quoted , says , that " if it be an illusion by which ...
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He commences his work , by separating the class of objects elucidated by this science , from the two other kingdoms of nature , and justly remarks the difficulty that exists in distinguishing them by definition from animals , though the ...
He commences his work , by separating the class of objects elucidated by this science , from the two other kingdoms of nature , and justly remarks the difficulty that exists in distinguishing them by definition from animals , though the ...
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... consideration of the subject , we believe , will induce every unprejudiced person to think it the most natural . ... which catch the rain like a funnel and retain it : at least such is the nature of S. purpurea , Curt Mag . t .
... consideration of the subject , we believe , will induce every unprejudiced person to think it the most natural . ... which catch the rain like a funnel and retain it : at least such is the nature of S. purpurea , Curt Mag . t .
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... in which Dr. S. very ingeniously accounts for the fall of the leaf , as an effort of nature to rid herself of a ... our author had given examples of the factitious , essential , and natural characters , in some well - known plants .
... in which Dr. S. very ingeniously accounts for the fall of the leaf , as an effort of nature to rid herself of a ... our author had given examples of the factitious , essential , and natural characters , in some well - known plants .
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... and if they still retain any taste for the pleasures of nature , if their curiosity can be delighted with infinitely ... that they will no longer condemn , as frivolous , a studious application to this branch of Natural History .
... and if they still retain any taste for the pleasures of nature , if their curiosity can be delighted with infinitely ... that they will no longer condemn , as frivolous , a studious application to this branch of Natural History .
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Página 1053 - And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there : save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
Página 1022 - In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. Then a spirit passed before my face ; the hair of my flesh stood up...
Página 929 - Slaves cannot breathe in England ; if their lungs Receive our air, that moment they are free; They touch our country, and their shackles fall.
Página 1005 - Cecil's despatch of business was extraordinary, his maxim being, " The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at once...
Página 583 - It is this deception which rouses and keeps in continual motion the industry of mankind. It is this which first prompted them to cultivate the ground, to build houses, to found cities and commonwealths, and to invent and improve all the sciences and arts which ennoble and embellish human life...
Página 930 - It was but one gloomy subject from morning to night. In the daytime I was uneasy. In the night I had little rest. I sometimes never closed my eyelids for grief. It became now not so much a trial for academical reputation, as for the production of a work which might be useful to injured Africa.
Página 1080 - the King's true faithful subject and daily beadsman and pray for his Highness and all his and all the realm. I do nobody harm, I say none harm, I think none harm, but wish everybody good. And if this be not enough to keep a man alive, in good faith, I long not to live.
Página 583 - And it is well that nature imposes upon us in this manner. It is this deception which rouses and keeps in continual motion the industry of mankind.
Página 1082 - Pluck up thy spirit, man, and be not afraid to do thine office. My neck is very short ; take heed, therefore, that thou strike not awry for saving of thine honesty.