Essays, First SeriesH. Altemus, 1939 - 332 pages |
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Page 135
... effect of any writing on the public mind is mathematically measurable by its depth of thought . How much water does it draw ? If it awaken you to think ; if it lift you from your feet with the great voice of eloquence ; then the effect ...
... effect of any writing on the public mind is mathematically measurable by its depth of thought . How much water does it draw ? If it awaken you to think ; if it lift you from your feet with the great voice of eloquence ; then the effect ...
Page 204
... effect which gives life to the figures , and to the life an irresist- ible truth . This property is the hitting , in all the figures we draw , the right centre of gravity .】 mean , the placing the figures firm upon their feet , making ...
... effect which gives life to the figures , and to the life an irresist- ible truth . This property is the hitting , in all the figures we draw , the right centre of gravity .】 mean , the placing the figures firm upon their feet , making ...
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... effect , is a fine cause , which , being narrowly seen , is itself the effect of a finer cause . Everything looks permanent until its secret is known 266 ESSAY X.
... effect , is a fine cause , which , being narrowly seen , is itself the effect of a finer cause . Everything looks permanent until its secret is known 266 ESSAY X.
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