To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish if it were possible. Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over... The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations ... - Page 256 by Samuel Johnson - 1804 - 394 pages Full view -
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