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" That we prefer one to the other, and with very good reason, will be readily granted ; but it does not follow from thence that we think it a more beautiful form ; for we have no criterion of form by which to determine our judgment. "
Encyclopædia Britannica: or, A dictionary of arts and sciences, compiled by ... - Page 68
by Encyclopaedia Britannica - 1810
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The Idler, Volume 2

Samuel Johnson - 1767 - 366 pages
...beautiful form ; for we have no criterion of form by which to determine our judgment. He who fays a fwan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more than...gives the preference to the dove, does it from fome aflbciation of ideas of innocence that he always annexes to the dove ; but if he pretends to defend...
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The Idler

Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 430 pages
...beautiful form ; for we have no criterion of form by which to determine our judgment. He who fays a fwan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more than...either from the ftatelinefs of its motions or its being 3. more rare bird ; and he who gives the preference to the dove, does it from fome affociation of ideas...
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Harrison's British Classicks: The Idler. Fitz Osbornes Letters. Shenstones ...

1787 - 528 pages
...beautiful form; for we have no criterion of form, by .which te determine our judgment. He who fays a fvvan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more than...he has more pleafure in feeing a fwan than a dove, cither from the Itatelinefs of it's motions or it's being a more rare bird; and lie who gives the preference...
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The Idler

Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 432 pages
...beautiful form; for we have no criterion of form by which to determine our judgment. He who fays a fwan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more than...he has more pleafure in feeing a fwan than a dove, cither from the ftarelinefs of its motions or its being a more rare bird ; and he who gives the preference...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: The Idler

Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 442 pages
...better determine to which he fhould give {he preference, having feen only thofe two. To diftinguifh a more rare bird -, and he who gives the preference to the dove, does it from fome aflbciation of idea* pf innocence that he always annexes to the dove ; but if he pretends to defend...
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Encyclopædia Britannica: Or, A Dictionary of Arts ..., Volume 13, Part 1

Colin Macfarquhar, George Gleig - 1797 - 450 pages
...te determine our judgment. He who fays a fwan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more thin that he has more pleafure in feeing a fwan than a dove, either from the llatelinefs of its motions, or its being a more rare bird ; and he who gives . the preference to the...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1801 - 432 pages
...beautiful form ; for we have no criterion of form by which to determine our judgment. He who fays a fwan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more than...he has more pleafure in feeing a fwan than a dove, cither froiu the ftatelinefs of its motions, or its being > . a more a more rare bird ; and he who...
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The works of sir Joshua Reynolds. To which is prefixed an account ..., Volume 2

sir Joshua Reynolds - 1801 - 450 pages
...beautiful form ; for we have no criterion of form by which to determine our judgement. He who says a swan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more than that he has more pleasure in seeing a swan than a dove, either from the stateliness of its motions, or its being a more...
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The Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knight ...: Containing His ..., Volume 2

Sir Joshua Reynolds, Edmond Malone - 1801 - 452 pages
...beautiful form ; for we have no criterion of form by which to determine our judgement. He who says a swan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more than that he has more pleasure in seeing a swan than a dove, either from the stateliness of its motions, or its being a more...
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Select British Classics, Volume 10

1803 - 222 pages
...beautiful form ; for we have no criterion of form by which to determine our judgment. He who says a swan is more beautiful than a dove, means little more than that he has more pleasure in seeing a swan than a dove, either from the stateliness of its motions or its being a more...
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