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, ...C. Dilly; F. and C. Rivington; J. Matthews; and J. Scatcherd, 1797 - 211 עמודים |
מתוך הספר
תוצאות 1-5 מתוך 62
עמוד vi
... the greatest wisdom is to be good , -as Marcus Anto- ninus fomewhere obferves . See Introduction to an Effay towards fixing the True Standard of Wit , & c . page 20 , 21 , It has often occurred to my mind in di- gefting It vi PREFACE .
... the greatest wisdom is to be good , -as Marcus Anto- ninus fomewhere obferves . See Introduction to an Effay towards fixing the True Standard of Wit , & c . page 20 , 21 , It has often occurred to my mind in di- gefting It vi PREFACE .
עמוד xiv
... mental tafte - - XVII . Of our great and governing views in life XVIII . How to know the true ftate of 78 83 89 104 108 - - 113 fouls ; and whether we are fit to die 116 . PART СНАР . PART II . PAGE . Shewing the great CONTENTS .
... mental tafte - - XVII . Of our great and governing views in life XVIII . How to know the true ftate of 78 83 89 104 108 - - 113 fouls ; and whether we are fit to die 116 . PART СНАР . PART II . PAGE . Shewing the great CONTENTS .
עמוד xvi
... . The practice of felf - knowledge a great means to promote it X. Fervent and frequent prayer the most effectual means for attaining true self- knowledge - 205 A TREATISE A TREATISE OF . SELF KNOWLEDGE . - PART FIRST CONTENTS .
... . The practice of felf - knowledge a great means to promote it X. Fervent and frequent prayer the most effectual means for attaining true self- knowledge - 205 A TREATISE A TREATISE OF . SELF KNOWLEDGE . - PART FIRST CONTENTS .
עמוד 1
... true quality and difpofition of the mind more than the particular kind of knowledge it is most fond of . Thus we fee that low and little minds are most delighted with the knowledge of trifles ; as in children : an indolent mind , with ...
... true quality and difpofition of the mind more than the particular kind of knowledge it is most fond of . Thus we fee that low and little minds are most delighted with the knowledge of trifles ; as in children : an indolent mind , with ...
עמוד 3
... true felf - knowledge , the human mind , with its various powers and operations , must be narrowly infpect- ed ; all its fecret bendings and doublings difplay- ed ; otherwise our self acquaintance will be but very partial and defective ...
... true felf - knowledge , the human mind , with its various powers and operations , must be narrowly infpect- ed ; all its fecret bendings and doublings difplay- ed ; otherwise our self acquaintance will be but very partial and defective ...
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