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Page 10
... for want of an object against which they may be directed . Ancient literature is
the extant and living evidence of ancient mind . Its mythological machinery and
peculiar political impress , of which Mr. Grimké expresses such apprehension ,
are ...
... for want of an object against which they may be directed . Ancient literature is
the extant and living evidence of ancient mind . Its mythological machinery and
peculiar political impress , of which Mr. Grimké expresses such apprehension ,
are ...
Page 11
Most of us have had occasion to attempt the acquisition of living languages , and
have discovered how difficult it is to impress upon the memory , preoccupied ,
almost indurated as it is , a few simple inflexions , which a child can lay up for life
in ...
Most of us have had occasion to attempt the acquisition of living languages , and
have discovered how difficult it is to impress upon the memory , preoccupied ,
almost indurated as it is , a few simple inflexions , which a child can lay up for life
in ...
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... the command of powers , and use of tools , the Greek and Latin languages are
selected by common consent , not only for the immortal treasures they contain ,
but because they incorporate themselves into all the living languages of civilized
...
... the command of powers , and use of tools , the Greek and Latin languages are
selected by common consent , not only for the immortal treasures they contain ,
but because they incorporate themselves into all the living languages of civilized
...
Page 13
... force , and harmony , in any language , dead or living , has also greatly
attained towards accuracy of thought , as well as propriety and energy of speech .
For divers philosophers hold , ' says Shakspeare , clothing philosophy in the
mantle of ...
... force , and harmony , in any language , dead or living , has also greatly
attained towards accuracy of thought , as well as propriety and energy of speech .
For divers philosophers hold , ' says Shakspeare , clothing philosophy in the
mantle of ...
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... reference to the many and not to the few . But surely it is our glorious privilege
to follow the track of those who have adorned the history of mankind - to feel as
they have felt - to think as they have thought - and to draw from the living fountain
...
... reference to the many and not to the few . But surely it is our glorious privilege
to follow the track of those who have adorned the history of mankind - to feel as
they have felt - to think as they have thought - and to draw from the living fountain
...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | American Quarterly Review, Volume 17 |
| Editor | Robert Walsh |
| Publisher | Carey, Lea & Carey, 1835 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 11 Oct 2019 |
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