The Man in the Moon: Consisting of Essays and Critiques on the Politics, Morals, Manners, Drama, &c. of the Present Day ... [no. 1-24; Nov. 12, 1803-Jan. 28 [i.e. Feb. 11] 1804] |
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... which has so long shaken and destroyed the happiness of society , would be made to yield to certain and fixed principles of truth , on which none could differ , and an universal assent give peace to the world .
... which has so long shaken and destroyed the happiness of society , would be made to yield to certain and fixed principles of truth , on which none could differ , and an universal assent give peace to the world .
Side 43
in favour of this doctrine is , that the principle of good appears primary , and agreeable to the nature of man , and the principle of evil , negative and contrary ; for the mind ever receives a bad impulse unwillingly , and merely ...
in favour of this doctrine is , that the principle of good appears primary , and agreeable to the nature of man , and the principle of evil , negative and contrary ; for the mind ever receives a bad impulse unwillingly , and merely ...
Side 44
The principle of truth is so valuable and benign in its nature to man , that were it possible for him to regulate his actions by it , moral and physical evil would almost become extinct . This from the weakness of his nature cannot ...
The principle of truth is so valuable and benign in its nature to man , that were it possible for him to regulate his actions by it , moral and physical evil would almost become extinct . This from the weakness of his nature cannot ...
Side 45
It appears plain enough to a candid mind , that all religions are derived from the same grand principle of good , and are all engaged in the same cause the glory of their creator , and the happiness of man .
It appears plain enough to a candid mind , that all religions are derived from the same grand principle of good , and are all engaged in the same cause the glory of their creator , and the happiness of man .
Side 50
Perhaps the manners of the naval officer may have become more refined of late years ; but it has not injured his spirit or bravery ; in fact , where such principles govern , it is not much matter as to the manners , they cannot easily ...
Perhaps the manners of the naval officer may have become more refined of late years ; but it has not injured his spirit or bravery ; in fact , where such principles govern , it is not much matter as to the manners , they cannot easily ...
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| Titel | The Man in the Moon: Consisting of Essays and Critiques on the Politics, Morals, Manners, Drama, &c. of the Present Day ... [no. 1-24; Nov. 12, 1803-Jan. 28 [i.e. Feb. 11] 1804] |
| Redaktør | William Smelley |
| Udgiver | S. Highley, 1804 |
| Oprindeligt fra | University of Minnesota |
| Digitaliseret | 19. dec 2012 |
| Længde | 194 sider |
| Eksporter henvisning | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |