Self-knowledge: A Treatise; Shewing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science, and the Way to Attain It. Intermixed with Various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature. By John Mason, A.M. |
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עמוד 59
--The • first thing that presents itself to the mind is a plain single thought ; this
streight is improved into a strong imagination ; that again • enforced by a sensible
delight ; then follow . evil motions ; and when there are once stir* red , there
wants ...
--The • first thing that presents itself to the mind is a plain single thought ; this
streight is improved into a strong imagination ; that again • enforced by a sensible
delight ; then follow . evil motions ; and when there are once stir* red , there
wants ...
עמוד 73
... the greatest difficulty to lie only in the first attempt ; these frightful appearances
to be all visionary , the mere productions of fancy ; nothing but sloth , folly and self
- indulgence , thus set your imagination on work to deter you from a plain duty .
... the greatest difficulty to lie only in the first attempt ; these frightful appearances
to be all visionary , the mere productions of fancy ; nothing but sloth , folly and self
- indulgence , thus set your imagination on work to deter you from a plain duty .
עמוד 75
... for or against any particular action ; teach us to distinguish between things and
their appearances ; strip them of those false colours that so often deceive us ;
correct the fallies of the imagination , and leave the reins in the hand of Reason .
... for or against any particular action ; teach us to distinguish between things and
their appearances ; strip them of those false colours that so often deceive us ;
correct the fallies of the imagination , and leave the reins in the hand of Reason .
עמוד 94
... will be found unproftable and uselefs ; as those parts of knowledge , which , tho
' they may take up much time and pains to acquire , yet anfwer no valuable
purpose ; and serve only for amusement , and the entertainment of the
imagination .
... will be found unproftable and uselefs ; as those parts of knowledge , which , tho
' they may take up much time and pains to acquire , yet anfwer no valuable
purpose ; and serve only for amusement , and the entertainment of the
imagination .
עמוד 98
NOTHER part of self - knowledge consists in a due acquaintance with our own
thoughts and the inward workings of the imagination . The right government of
the thoughts requires no small art , vigilance and resolution ; but it is a matter of
such ...
NOTHER part of self - knowledge consists in a due acquaintance with our own
thoughts and the inward workings of the imagination . The right government of
the thoughts requires no small art , vigilance and resolution ; but it is a matter of
such ...
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| כותרת | Self-knowledge: A Treatise; Shewing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science, and the Way to Attain It. Intermixed with Various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature. By John Mason, A.M. Eighteenth century collections online |
| מאת | John Mason |
| הוצאה | William Sleater, 1767 |
| מקור מאת | הספריה הבריטית |
| דיגיטלי | 26 יוני 2017 |
| אורך | 243 עמודים |
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