The Works of Hannah More, Volume 5Harper & Brothers, 1836 |
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Page 6
... thought disingenuous ; and had I not been also desirous of grounding on the publication , though in a very cursory manner , my sentiments on the general tendency of the drama ; for it ap- peared but fair and candid to include in this ...
... thought disingenuous ; and had I not been also desirous of grounding on the publication , though in a very cursory manner , my sentiments on the general tendency of the drama ; for it ap- peared but fair and candid to include in this ...
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... thought differently on this sub- ject , once asked me if I went so far as to think it necessary to try the merit of a song or a play by the ten commandments . To this may we not venture to answer , that neither a song nor a play should ...
... thought differently on this sub- ject , once asked me if I went so far as to think it necessary to try the merit of a song or a play by the ten commandments . To this may we not venture to answer , that neither a song nor a play should ...
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... thought a folly to venture on any undertaking where the chances against our coming off unhurt were so obviously against us . Besides , if we may pursue the doctrine of chances a little farther , that is at best playing a most ...
... thought a folly to venture on any undertaking where the chances against our coming off unhurt were so obviously against us . Besides , if we may pursue the doctrine of chances a little farther , that is at best playing a most ...
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... thought pre- posterous , should I observe , that , to a chaste and delicate young mind , there is in good plays one danger , which , I will venture to assert , is almost more formidable than that which is often attached to pieces more ...
... thought pre- posterous , should I observe , that , to a chaste and delicate young mind , there is in good plays one danger , which , I will venture to assert , is almost more formidable than that which is often attached to pieces more ...
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... thoughts , with the divine injunction of bringing " every thought into the obedience of Christ . " But it will be said , perhaps , all this rigor may be very suitable to enthusiasts and fanatics , to the vulgar , the retired , and the ...
... thoughts , with the divine injunction of bringing " every thought into the obedience of Christ . " But it will be said , perhaps , all this rigor may be very suitable to enthusiasts and fanatics , to the vulgar , the retired , and the ...
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