Wide and undetermined Prospects are as pleasing to the Fancy, as the Speculations of Eternity or Infinitude are to the Understanding.

Joseph Addison

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Topic

Contemplation Dreams

Author

Joseph Addison

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1712 1710s 18th century

Occupation

Playwright Poet Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Addison, Joseph. "Monday, June 23, 1712." The Spectator, 1712, no. 412.

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Whoever hath an absolute authority to interpret any written, or spoken laws; it is He, who is truly the Law-giver to all intents and purposes, and not the Person who first wrote, or spoke them.

Benjamin Hoadly

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Benjamin Hoadly
Medium
Sermon
Genre
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Language
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Time
1717 1710s 18th century
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Hoadly, Benjamin. "The Nature of the Kingdom, or Church, of Christ." 31 Mar. 1717, The Royal Chapel at St. James's, London, England, UK. Sermon.