Oxford English Prize Essays, Band 2D.A. Talboys, 1830 |
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... received . His appetites , by an involun- tary impulse , proved the means of his mental advancement ; and , by leading him to discover the facility with which his necessary wants might be supplied , taught him that they were not worthy ...
... received . His appetites , by an involun- tary impulse , proved the means of his mental advancement ; and , by leading him to discover the facility with which his necessary wants might be supplied , taught him that they were not worthy ...
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... received protection from the govern- ment , encouragement from the prevalence of simple manners , and dignity from the persons by whom it was exercised . The husbandman was ¶ Dion . Hal . lib . i . cap . 8. Diod . Sic . lib . i . p . 17 ...
... received protection from the govern- ment , encouragement from the prevalence of simple manners , and dignity from the persons by whom it was exercised . The husbandman was ¶ Dion . Hal . lib . i . cap . 8. Diod . Sic . lib . i . p . 17 ...
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... received from the liberal and enlightened sys- tem , which modern governments begin to adopt , extensive and increasing commerce imparts vigour to all its operations . By supplying other outlets for circulation , the superfluous produce ...
... received from the liberal and enlightened sys- tem , which modern governments begin to adopt , extensive and increasing commerce imparts vigour to all its operations . By supplying other outlets for circulation , the superfluous produce ...
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... propagation of public spirit , tends also to ennoble the art , which it patronises - to impart the last and most effectual aid , which it is capable V. I. P. II . D of receiving , by raising it in the order of ON AGRICULTURE . 25.
... propagation of public spirit , tends also to ennoble the art , which it patronises - to impart the last and most effectual aid , which it is capable V. I. P. II . D of receiving , by raising it in the order of ON AGRICULTURE . 25.
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of receiving , by raising it in the order of liberal professions . To this grand object were the writings of those sages of antiquity directed , whose characters and opinions we justly reverence , and whose example were alone sufficient ...
of receiving , by raising it in the order of liberal professions . To this grand object were the writings of those sages of antiquity directed , whose characters and opinions we justly reverence , and whose example were alone sufficient ...
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admiration advantages ages agriculture Anacharsis ancient appear Aristotle arts attained authority barbarous cause cerned character Charlemagne chivalry Christianity Cicero circumstances civil commerce common sense considered contemplation cultivation degree derived diffused discoveries distinction effects elegant equally Europe evils excellence exertions faculty fame favour feelings freedom genius glory greater Greece Greek Greek language Hanseatic league happiness human important improvement individual influence inquiry institution intellectual interest invention judgment knighthood labour laws learning liberty ligion Lusiad mankind manners means ment mind modern Montesquieu moral nations natural philosophy nature nihil noble object opinion ORIEL COLLEGE passion patriotism perhaps philosophy Phocion Phoenicia political possession praise prejudices pride principle produce progress pursuit quæ racter rank reason refinement regard religion Roman rude savage sense of honour sentiment society spirit superior talents taste tion truth V. I. P. II vices virtue Wealth of Nations whilst
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Seite 324 - Of Law there can be no less acknowledged than that her seat is the bosom of God ; her voice the harmony of the world. All things in heaven and earth do her homage ; the very least as feeling her care, and the greatest as not exempted from her power.
Seite 308 - Which after held the Sun and Moon in fee. But this is got by casting pearl to hogs, That bawl for freedom in their senseless mood, And still revolt when Truth would set them free. Licence they mean when they cry Liberty...
Seite 268 - Quid enim opus est longis in senatu sententiis, cum optimi cito consentiant ? Quid multis apud populum contionibus, cum de re publica non imperiti et multi deliberent, sed sapientissimus et unus...
Seite 300 - ... nee erit alia lex Romae, alia Athenis, alia nunc, alia posthac, sed et omnes gentes et omni tempore una lex et sempiterna et immutabilis continebit, unusque erit communis quasi magister et imperator omnium deus, ille legis huius inventor, disceptator, lator; cui qui non parebit, ipse se fugiet ac naturam hominis aspernatus hoc ipso luet maximas poenas, etiamsi cetera supplicia, quae putantur, effugerit...
Seite 135 - I saw young Harry, with his beaver on, His cuisses on his thighs, gallantly arm'd, Rise from the ground like feather'd Mercury, And vaulted with such ease into his seat As if an angel dropp'd down from the clouds, To turn and wind a fiery Pegasus, And witch the world with noble horsemanship.
Seite 300 - Athenis, alia nunc, alia posthac, sed et omnes gentes et omni tempore " una lex et sempiterna et immutabilis continebit unusque erit communis quasi " magister et imperator omnium deus: ille legis hujus inventor, disceptator, lator, cui " qui non parebit, ipse se fugiet ac naturam hominis aspernatus hoc ipso luet maximas " poenas, etiam si caetera supplicia quae putantur, effugerit.
Seite 309 - Cum in theatro imperiti homines, rerum omnium rudes ignarique, consederant, tum bella inutilia suscipiebant, tum seditiosos homines rei publicae praeficiebant, tum optime meritos cives e civitate eiciebant.
Seite 308 - Railed at Latona's twin-born progeny, Which after held the sun and moon in fee. But this is got by casting pearl to hogs, That bawl for freedom in their senseless mood, And still revolt when truth would set them free.
Seite 57 - Mammon led them on, Mammon, the least erected spirit that fell From Heav'n, for ev'n in Heav'n his looks and thoughts Were always downward bent, admiring more The riches of Heav'n's pavement, trodden gold, Than aught divine, or holy else enjoy'd In vision beatific...
Seite 292 - But then, on the other hand, that constitution or frame of government, that system of laws, is alone calculated to maintain civil liberty, which leaves the subject entire master of his own conduct, except in those points wherein the public good requires some direction or restraint.