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and openings of humanity , sometimes checked by ignorance , and sometimes by
prejudice . The narrative of Mr . Bofwell is written with more comprehension of
mind , aceuracy of intelligence , clearness of narration , and elegance of ...
and openings of humanity , sometimes checked by ignorance , and sometimes by
prejudice . The narrative of Mr . Bofwell is written with more comprehension of
mind , aceuracy of intelligence , clearness of narration , and elegance of ...
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But his composition is sometimes unclassical and incorrect . The most
exceptionable line is the first ; tollere concentum , if allowable , is surely an
awkward phrase for “ begin the song . " His Odes , particularly , the Ode
Inchkenneth , Ode in the ...
But his composition is sometimes unclassical and incorrect . The most
exceptionable line is the first ; tollere concentum , if allowable , is surely an
awkward phrase for “ begin the song . " His Odes , particularly , the Ode
Inchkenneth , Ode in the ...
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He had a strong sense of the importance of religion ; his piety was sincere , and
sometimes ardent ; and his zeal for the interests of virtue was often manifested in
his conversation and in his writings . The same energy which was displayed in ...
He had a strong sense of the importance of religion ; his piety was sincere , and
sometimes ardent ; and his zeal for the interests of virtue was often manifested in
his conversation and in his writings . The same energy which was displayed in ...
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With thofe , however , with whom he lived , and with whom he was familiar , he
was sometimes cheerful and sprightly , and sometimes indulged himself in sallies
of wit and pleasantry . He spent much of his time , especially his latter years , in ...
With thofe , however , with whom he lived , and with whom he was familiar , he
was sometimes cheerful and sprightly , and sometimes indulged himself in sallies
of wit and pleasantry . He spent much of his time , especially his latter years , in ...
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The estimate of his literary character given by Mr . Murphy in his “ Effay , ” is , with
a very few exceptions , fair , candid , and just . He sometimes admits his errors ,
and sometimes endeavours to apologize for them . His comparison between ...
The estimate of his literary character given by Mr . Murphy in his “ Effay , ” is , with
a very few exceptions , fair , candid , and just . He sometimes admits his errors ,
and sometimes endeavours to apologize for them . His comparison between ...
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