 They discover talents which in themselves are shining, and which, become highly valuable, when employed in advancing the good of mankind. Hence, they frequently give rise to fame. But a distinction is to be made. between fame and true honour. The former...  Sermons - Seite 9von Hugh Blair - 1802Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
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...dütinñion on men. They difcovrr talents which in themfelves are Ihining; and which become highly valuable, when employed in advancing the good of mankind. Hence, they frequently give rife to fame. But a dillinclion is to be made between fame and true honour. The former is a loud and noify applauie : the... | |
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...eminence and diftin&ion on They difcover talents which in themfelves are fhining; and which become highly valuable,. when employed in advancing the good of...mankind. Hence, they frequently give rife to fame. But a diftin&ion is to be made between fame and true honour. The former is a loud and noify applaufe ; the... | |
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...diftinftion on men. They difcover talents which in themfelves are ihining ; and which •become highly valuable, when employed in advancing the good of mankind. Hence, they frequently give rife to fame. But a diftin&ion is to be made between fame and true honour. The ftatefman, the orator, or the poet, may... | |
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...distinction on men. They discover talents which in themselves are shining ; and which become highly valuable, when employed in advancing the good of mankind. Hence, they frequently give rise to tame. But a distinction is to be made between fame and true honour. The statesman, the orator,... | |
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...distinction on men. They discover talents which in themselves are shining; and which become highly valuable, when employed in advancing the good of mankind. Hence they frequently give rise to fame. But a distinction is to be made between fame and true ho nouru The former is a loud and... | |
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