Prose Masterpieces from Modern Essayists ...G. P. Putnam's sons, 1883 |
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... culture , the aim of setting ourselves to ascertain what perfection is and to make it prevail ; but also , in deter- mining generally in what human perfection consists , religion comes to a conclusion identi- cal with that which culture ...
... culture , the aim of setting ourselves to ascertain what perfection is and to make it prevail ; but also , in deter- mining generally in what human perfection consists , religion comes to a conclusion identi- cal with that which culture ...
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... culture goes beyond religion , as religion is generally conceived by us . If culture , then , is a study of perfection , and of harmonious perfection , general perfection , and perfection which consists in becoming something rather than ...
... culture goes beyond religion , as religion is generally conceived by us . If culture , then , is a study of perfection , and of harmonious perfection , general perfection , and perfection which consists in becoming something rather than ...
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... culture , the consideration of circumstances , the severe judg- ment of actions joined to the merciful judgment of persons . " The man of culture is in politics , " cries Mr. Frederic Harrison , " one of the poorest mortals alive ! " Mr ...
... culture , the consideration of circumstances , the severe judg- ment of actions joined to the merciful judgment of persons . " The man of culture is in politics , " cries Mr. Frederic Harrison , " one of the poorest mortals alive ! " Mr ...
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THE MUTABILITY OF LITERATURE By W Irving | 3 |
THE WORLD OF BOOKS | 25 |
IMPERFECT SYMPATHIES | 43 |
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