I find that learning confers so little estimation in the world : but as, on the score of qualifications, I am incapable of what is desired, and, in the article of indulgences, will never submit to what is expected, is it not my duty, Mr. Lounger, to resign... The Works of Henry Mackenzie - Sivu 281tekijä(t) Henry Mackenzie - 1808Koko teos - Tietoja tästä kirjasta
| 1787 - 342 sivua
...was promifcd me ? Though I dread the reproaches of my parents, whom ^he profpect of having me fo foon provided for had made happy ; though I fear to offend my benefactor wfto recommended me to Sir John, and at the fame time allured me that he was one of the beft fort of... | |
| 1788 - 340 sivua
...was promifed me ? though I dread the reproaches of my parents, whom the profpect of having me fo foon provided for had made happy ; though I fear to offend...benefactor who recommended me to Sir John, and at the fame time aflured me that he was one of the beft fort of men he knew ; yet furely to purchafe patronage... | |
| 1788 - 340 sivua
...promifed me? though I drend the reproaches of my parents, whom the profpeft •ttf having mt fo foon provided for had made 'happy ; though I fear to offend my benefactor •who'recommended me to Sir John, and at the fame time aflured me that he was one of the beft fort... | |
| Alexander Chalmers - 1802 - 258 sivua
...must have nothing of religion about him. In the seclusion of a college, I may perhaps have over-rated the usefulness of science, and the value of intellectual...am, &c. MODESTUS. In the course of my late excursion to the country, I have seen some instances of the evil complained of by my correspondent, which equally... | |
| Alexander Chalmers - 1807 - 356 sivua
...is it not my duty, Mr. Lounger, to resign my pre-* tensions to the living which was' promised me j though I dread the reproaches of my parents, whom...am, &c. MODESTUS. In the course of my late excursion to the country, I have seen some instances of the evil complained of by my correspondent, which equally... | |
| Henry Mackenzie - 1815 - 302 sivua
...reproaches of my parents, whom the prospect of having me so soon provided for had made happy; though 1 fear to offend my benefactor who recommended me to...insure them by such compliances is criminal. I am, &c. MODESTDS. In the course of my late excursion to the country, I have seen some instances of the evil... | |
| Henry Mackenzie - 1820 - 326 sivua
...on the score of qualifications I am incapable of what is desired, and in the article of indulgencies will never submit to what is expected ; is it not...favour by such arts is unworthy, to insure them by such compliancies is criminal. I am, &c. MODESTUS. In the course of my late excursion to the country, I... | |
| British essayists - 1823 - 734 sivua
...have nothing of religion about him. " In the seclusion of a college, I may perhaps have over-rated the usefulness of science, and the value of intellectual...patronage and favour by such arts is unworthy, to ensure them by such compliances is criminal. " I am, &c. " MoBESTUS." In the course of my late excursion... | |
| 1823 - 356 sivua
...have nothing of religion about him. " In the seclusion of a college, I may perhaps have over-rated the usefulness of science, and the value of intellectual...patronage and favour by such arts is unworthy, to ensure them by such compliances is criminal. " I am, &c. " MODESTUS." In the course of my late excursion... | |
| Lionel Thomas Berguer - 1823 - 346 sivua
...must have nothing of religion about him. In the seclusion of a college, I may perhaps have overrated the usefulness of science, and the value of intellectual...patronage and favour by such arts is unworthy, to ensure them by such compliances is criminal. I am, &c. MODESTUS. In the course of my late excursion... | |
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