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Page 197
... less softened by the charities and courtesies , but less enervated by the frivolities of life . Since the fall of the Roman republic , there had not arisen within the bosom , and armed with the weapons , of civilization itself , a power ...
... less softened by the charities and courtesies , but less enervated by the frivolities of life . Since the fall of the Roman republic , there had not arisen within the bosom , and armed with the weapons , of civilization itself , a power ...
Page 210
... less arti- ficial style , and an enjoyment so cordial and socia- ble of his own talk , as compelled every one else to enjoy it . If less contentious than his great proto- type , he was not less authoritative . But his topics Iwere more ...
... less arti- ficial style , and an enjoyment so cordial and socia- ble of his own talk , as compelled every one else to enjoy it . If less contentious than his great proto- type , he was not less authoritative . But his topics Iwere more ...
Page 368
... less dogmatism in his tone , less onesidedness in his views , and more of that tolerant spirit which distinguishes persons who by large experience or extensive read- ing have shaken off the prejudices of the vulgar . His style , however ...
... less dogmatism in his tone , less onesidedness in his views , and more of that tolerant spirit which distinguishes persons who by large experience or extensive read- ing have shaken off the prejudices of the vulgar . His style , however ...
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