| John Locke - 1805 - 562 σελίδες
...success : and when M*e have cj scepticism we u surveyed the powers of our own minds, an i eness. ^ n ^ made some estimate what we may expect from them, we shall not be inclined either to sit Knowledge §• ^- ^ nen we kno\v our own strength, §. 7- This was that which gave the first Occasion... | |
| John Locke - 1813 - 518 σελίδες
...§ 6. Knonoledge of our capacity, a cure qfscepticism and idleness. WHEN we know our own strength, we shall the better know what 'to undertake with hopes...estimate what we may expect from them, we shall not be inclined-either to sit still and not set our thoughts on work at all, in despair of knowing any thing... | |
| John Locke - 1815 - 454 σελίδες
...§ 6. Knowledge of our capacity, a cure of scepticism and idleness. When we know our own strength, we shall the better know what to undertake with hopes...estimate what we may expect from them, we shall not be-inclined either to sit still, and not set our thoughts on work at all, in despair of knowing any... | |
| John Locke - 1819 - 516 σελίδες
...§. 6. Knowledge of oiir capacity, a cure of scepticism and idleness. When we know our own strength, we shall the better know what to undertake with hopes...powers of our own minds, and made some estimate what \ye may expect from them, we shall not be .inclined either to sit still, and not set our thoughts on... | |
| Thomas Rennell - 1819 - 220 σελίδες
...it is the province of true wisdom patiently to acquiesce. " And when," in the words of Mr. Locke, " we have well surveyed the powers of our " own minds, and made some estimate of what we " can expect from them, we shall not be inclined " either to sit still, and not set our... | |
| Noah Webster - 1822 - 246 σελίδες
...the fragrance of the rose, Glows not her blush the fairer?" ibm. 2. 77. " When we know our strength, we shall the better know what to undertake with hopes of success. Locke, I. 6. " And he that can most inform or best understand him, will certainly be welcomed." Rambler,... | |
| John Locke - 1823 - 672 σελίδες
...§. 6. Knowledge of our capacity, a cure of scepticism and idletuss.—When we know our own strength, we shall the better know what to undertake with hopes...thoughts on work at all, in despair of knowing any thing ; nor, on the other side, question every thing, and disclaim all knowledge, because some things are... | |
| John Locke - 1824 - 702 σελίδες
...§ 6. Knowledge of our capacity, a cure of scepticism and idleness. When we know our own strength, we shall the better know what to undertake with hopes...from them, we shall not be inclined either to sit still,and not set our thoughts on work at all, in despair of knowing any thing; or, on the other side,... | |
| John Locke - 1828 - 602 σελίδες
...6. Knowledge of our capacity a cure of scepticism and idleness. — When we know our own strength, we shall the better know what to undertake with hopes...thoughts on work at all, in despair of knowing any thing ; nor, on the other side, question every thing, and disclaim all knowledge, because some things are... | |
| Maynard Davis Richardson, William Gilmore Simms - 1833 - 304 σελίδες
...and those to be avoided in which success is ho|>elcss. "When we know our own strength, (says Locke,) we shall the better know what to undertake with hopes...thoughts on work at all, in despair of knowing any tiling: or on the other side, question every thing, and disclaim all knowledge, because some things... | |
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