...larger and larger portions of the past and future into the present. " Whatever," says Dr. Johnson, " withdraws us from the power of our senses — whatever...present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings." This fine sentiment, though in words it may seem to contradict my statement, is yet in sense the same....

...— advances us in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends," he continues, " be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us, indifferent...wisdom, bravery, or virtue. That man is little to he envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plains of Marathon, or whose piety would...

...occasion his being remanded a prisoner to Venice. H P. 18, 1. 7And hence the charm historic scenes impart; Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses;...in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground...

...local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses...in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me, and from my friends, be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us, indifferent and unmoved, over any ground...

...his being remanded a prisoner to Venice. H P. 18, 1. 7. And hence the charm historic scenes impart ; Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses;...in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground...

...his being remanded a prisoner to Venice. H P. 18,1. 7. And hence the charm historic scenes impart; Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses;...in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground...

...however, those differences of natural temper already referred to. Dr. Johnson admirably observes, that " whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses,...present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings." (Journey to the Hebrides, Icolmkill.) Nothing, surely, can be more self-evident ; and this is the identical...

...society when a moral genius • *L • writes them. Dr. Johnson's grand idea is universally true : ' whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses...present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings.' M Most men of genius and celebrity have been fond of romances in their youth, and the taste has continued...

...society when a moral genius . — ^__/ writes them. Dr. Johnson's grand idea is universally true : ' whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses...present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings.' w Most men of genius and celebrity have been fond of romances in their youth, and the taste has continued...

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