Enquiry into the Present State of Polite Learning, An
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Enquiry into the Present State of Polite Learning, An, a treatise by
Goldsmith, published 1759.
Goldsmith examines the causes of the decline of ‘polite learning’ from ancient times, through the dark ages, to its present state in Italy, Germany, Holland, France, and England, with perfunctory references to Spain and the Scandinavian countries. He attributes the alleged decay in England to the low status of the writer, driven to hack-work for the booksellers through lack of patronage—‘We keep him poor, and yet revile his poverty’; also to the ‘disgusting solemnity’ and lack of comic spirit among poets, the restrictive conditions of the theatre, and the carping of critics.
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Creed: scent of royalty, with an anglo-French heritage. (Fragrance).
Magazine article from: Soap & Cosmetics; 6/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...yet that is the origin of one of the most elegant and renowned fine fragrance houses--Creed. The House of Creed was founded in London by James Creed in 1760 during the reign of George III, and was awarded the much sought-after Royal Appointment...
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CREED GIVES NEW LIFE TO A CLASSIC FROM ITS PAST.(Erwin Creed owner of Creed USA plans to launch new classic scents with Original Santal)
Magazine article from: WWD; 1/31/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...years ago with the new Original Vetiver, Creed has continued its drive to update classic...due to bow in March. According to Erwin Creed, the 25-year-old son of chief executive officer Olivier Creed, the goal was to create a family of...
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Creed fitting nicely into Elgin's mold Maroons senior uses quickness, smarts to help team's success.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 2/25/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...significant importance. Senior guard Bryan Creed is no exception to that theory. While...player's do in Elgin's balanced system - Creed's effort on the court this season has...the theme of Elgin's team this season, Creed has gotten the job done on the defensive...
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Creed Russell Gurley
Newspaper article from: Yakima Herald-Republic; 3/30/2007; 700+ words
; ...become one of God's little angels. His name is Creed Russell Gurley. Creed was born January 18, 2001, in Yakima, WA, to Eric...any and everyone, "What's your name? My name is Creed Russell Gurley" and then end the conversation with...
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Creed draws motivation from those who don't like its work
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 11/23/2001; ; 700+ words
; Creed draws motivation from those who don't like...November 23, 2001 New York -- The rock band Creed has about as much right as the New York Yankees...motivating force. But hey, whatever works. Creed has known only success since forming in Tallahassee...
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Cycling Creed-ence U.S. Postal extends invite
Newspaper article from: The Gazette; 3/21/2004; ; 700+ words
; When he was 10, Mike Creed entered his first bike race, a 10- or...place. "I got beat by all the girls," Creed said. He has gotten better. A few months...Armstrong's team, called. It wanted him. Creed, 23, said it was like getting a call...
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CAPSTONE CREED WEEK AT UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA CELEBRATES UNITY, CAMPUS VALUES
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 3/2/2007; 700+ words
; ...issued the following news release: The 2007 Capstone Creed Week at The University of Alabama March 25-31 will...celebration of the values stated in the Capstone Creed. From the Capstone Creed Kickoff on March 25, to the Capstone Creed Ceremony...
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MUSIC: Creed spreads gospel of healthy rock career path.(Arts and Lifestyle)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 8/20/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...Behind the Music" is made on the band Creed, VH1 will have to dig deep for the usual...It's not even a temptation," said Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti of the first two...drama. In the past few months alone, as Creed's second album "Human Clay" has clung...
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'When Creed says he loves you, it's the truth'
Newspaper article from: Yakima Herald-Republic; 2/16/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...of beliefs, principles or opinions. His opinion, or Creed's creed, is short and sweet, three little words that so many...the statement should be taken lightly, though. "When Creed says he loves you, it's the truth. He means it from...
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Creed says design gives Chrysler group an edge.(News)
Magazine article from: Automotive News; 1/24/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...strategy at the Chrysler group, said Trevor Creed, senior vice president of design. But...Honda are starting to play catch-up, Creed told the Automotive News World Congress...going to turn on the design switch,' '' Creed said. "Good luck to them. I hope they...
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creed
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
creed [Lat. credo =I believe...historically important Christian creeds. 1 The Nicene Creed, beginning, "I believe...differences from the Nicene Creed: the phrase, "He descended...Bibliography: See J. H. Leith, Creeds of the Churches (1963...
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Creed
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990
CREED Formed: 1995, Tallahassee, Florida Members...With Arms Wide Open," "Sacrifice" Creed rose swiftly as a major player in the post...rock group. In time, it became clear that Creed were much more than the sum of their parts...
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Nicene Creed
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
Nicene Creed. Two Creeds are so named:(1) The Creed issued in 325 by the Council of Nicaea (q.v.), known...text.(2) In common parlance, the ‘Nicene Creed’ more often means the longer formula which is...
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Creed, the
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Creed, the a formal statement of Christian beliefs, especially the Apostles' Creed , the Athanasian Creed , or the Nicene Creed .
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Creed, Apostles'; Nicene
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
Creed, Apostles'; Nicene. See APOSTLES' CREED ; NICENE CREED .
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