Comedy, Meaning and FormRobert Willoughby Corrigan |
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Page 74
... reason . Reason , not being responsible for any of the facts or passions that enter into human life , has no interest in main- taining them as they are ; any novelty , even the most revolutionary , would merely afford reason a fresh ...
... reason . Reason , not being responsible for any of the facts or passions that enter into human life , has no interest in main- taining them as they are ; any novelty , even the most revolutionary , would merely afford reason a fresh ...
Page 129
... reason , the highest virtue of the human soul , will be victorious . This reason does not grow , through inner struggles against passional obstacles , from an original spark to full enlightenment , as " the tragic rhythm of action ...
... reason , the highest virtue of the human soul , will be victorious . This reason does not grow , through inner struggles against passional obstacles , from an original spark to full enlightenment , as " the tragic rhythm of action ...
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... reason plays in human affairs . Reason , when it shows to a degree at which it may be separately designated , sees the many diverse claims made upon our imagination , our loyalties , our sympathies , our energy , or our time . It may ...
... reason plays in human affairs . Reason , when it shows to a degree at which it may be separately designated , sees the many diverse claims made upon our imagination , our loyalties , our sympathies , our energy , or our time . It may ...
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