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Pagina 43
Even at this early period of his life , « at an age ” says Mr. Vaux , “ when the
generality of mankind are most concerned to determine in what manner they
shall apply their time and talents , for their own aggrandisement , and are seen
eagerly ...
Even at this early period of his life , « at an age ” says Mr. Vaux , “ when the
generality of mankind are most concerned to determine in what manner they
shall apply their time and talents , for their own aggrandisement , and are seen
eagerly ...
Pagina 44
He contributed liberally from his own narrow means to a public institution
established for the same purpose , and became convinced , he says , that “ the
commonly received notion , respecting the capacity of the blacks , is a vulgar
prejudice .
He contributed liberally from his own narrow means to a public institution
established for the same purpose , and became convinced , he says , that “ the
commonly received notion , respecting the capacity of the blacks , is a vulgar
prejudice .
Pagina 45
... degrading propensity , he often checked himself when about to give loose to
his feelings in relation to it , having been frequently heard to say , that “ the
highest act of charity in the world was to bear with such unreasonableness of
mankind .
... degrading propensity , he often checked himself when about to give loose to
his feelings in relation to it , having been frequently heard to say , that “ the
highest act of charity in the world was to bear with such unreasonableness of
mankind .
Pagina 53
... and other periodical publications ; and from these means of experience we
must say , that the alienation we complain of is not less promoted on the other
side than on this side the water , as a few extracts from the works which supply
the title ...
... and other periodical publications ; and from these means of experience we
must say , that the alienation we complain of is not less promoted on the other
side than on this side the water , as a few extracts from the works which supply
the title ...
Pagina 56
John Bull , says the Edinburgh reviewers , cannot be put so much out of his way ,
as by agreeing with him . He is never in such good humour as with what gives
him the spleen , and is most satisfied when he is sulky . If you find fault with him ...
John Bull , says the Edinburgh reviewers , cannot be put so much out of his way ,
as by agreeing with him . He is never in such good humour as with what gives
him the spleen , and is most satisfied when he is sulky . If you find fault with him ...
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