Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries: Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the AuthorGood Press, 25. 11. 2019 - 330 strán (strany) "Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries: Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author" by William Godwin is a collection of essays that were conceived from countless hours the author spent contemplating the world. The body and mind, talent, intellect, rebellion, innocence, the length of human life, leisure, and more are all discussed in this book. Through his words, Godwin is able to provide readers with a fascinating window into his mind. |
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... proceed to his figure . Every limb is capable of speaking , and telling its own tale . What can equal the magnificence of the neck , the column upon which the head reposes ! The ample chest may denote an almost infinite strength and ...
... proceed to his figure . Every limb is capable of speaking , and telling its own tale . What can equal the magnificence of the neck , the column upon which the head reposes ! The ample chest may denote an almost infinite strength and ...
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... proceed without impediment from country to country, and from century to century, through all the ages of the past, and through the vast creation of the imaginable future. We spurn at the bounds of time and space; nor would the thought ...
... proceed without impediment from country to country, and from century to century, through all the ages of the past, and through the vast creation of the imaginable future. We spurn at the bounds of time and space; nor would the thought ...
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... proceed straight to the object of our desires, without almost ever thinking of this medium, our own material frame, unaided by which none of these things could be accomplished. In this sense we may properly be said to be spiritual ...
... proceed straight to the object of our desires, without almost ever thinking of this medium, our own material frame, unaided by which none of these things could be accomplished. In this sense we may properly be said to be spiritual ...
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... proceed straight to their purpose. Hence, even as men, they are more familiar with the figures and appearance of their fellows, their allies, or their enemies, than with their own. Man is a creature of mingled substance. I am many times ...
... proceed straight to their purpose. Hence, even as men, they are more familiar with the figures and appearance of their fellows, their allies, or their enemies, than with their own. Man is a creature of mingled substance. I am many times ...
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... proceed with impunity. He is like the slaves of the Romans on the days of the Saturnalia. He may do what he pleases, and command tasks to his masters, but with this difference—the Roman slave knew when the days of his licence would be ...
... proceed with impunity. He is like the slaves of the Romans on the days of the Saturnalia. He may do what he pleases, and command tasks to his masters, but with this difference—the Roman slave knew when the days of his licence would be ...
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OF IMITATION AND INVENTION | |
OF SELFLOVE AND BENEVOLENCE | |
Buy now and read | |
OF BELIEF | |
OF YOUTH AND AGE Magna debetur pueris reverentia | |
OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP | |
OF FRANKNESS AND RESERVE | |
OF BALLOT | |
OF INTELLECTUAL ABORTION | |
OF THE DURABILITY OF HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS AND PRODUCTIONS | |
OF THE REBELLIOUSNESS OF | |
OF HUMAN INNOCENCE | |
OF THE DURATION OF HUMAN LIFE | |
OF HUMAN VEGETATION | |
OF LEISURE | |
OF DIFFIDENCE | |
OF SELFCOMPLACENCY | |
OF PHRENOLOGY | |
OF ASTRONOMY | |
It is also no more than just that we should bear in mind | |
OF THE MATERIAL UNIVERSE | |
OF HUMAN VIRTUE THE EPILOGUE | |
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