 ... was in him true, evident, and actual wisdom. His moral precepts are practical, for they are drawn from an intimate acquaintance with human nature. His maxims carry conviction : for they are founded on the basis of common sense, and a very attentive...  Monthly Review; Or New Literary Journal - Page 79publié par - 1792Affichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
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...nature. His maxims carry conviction; for they are founded on the basis of common sense. His mind was so full of imagery, that he might have been perpetually...poet ; yet it is remarkable, that however rich his prose is in that respect, the poetical pieces which he wrote were in general not so, but rather strong... | |
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