The nerves are then in a state of the utmost relaxation.

There may be an agony in thought which only deep thinkers experience.

The terrible effect of metaphysical studies on BEATTIE has been told by himself.

"Since the 'Essay on Truth' was printed in quarto, I have never _dared_ to read it over.

I durst not even read the sheets to see whether there were any errors in the print, and was obliged to get a friend to do that office for me.