Date: 1725
"Nor longer then she has the Heart to strive; / Yielding to all th' Impressions of his Flame"
preview | full record— Glanvil, John (1664-1735)
Date: 1725-6
"The manner likewise of its introduction is not less judicious; the mind is apt to dwell upon those objects in sleep which make a deep impression when awake."
preview | full record— Pope, Alexander (1688-1744), Broome, W. and Fenton, E.
Date: 1725-6
A story "comes with more weight at once, than if it had been made at several times, and consequently makes a deeper impression upon the memory and passion of the auditors"
preview | full record— Pope, Alexander (1688-1744), Broome, W. and Fenton, E.
Date: 1726, 1753
"Such contraries almighty wisdom finds, / And stamps on human minds."
preview | full record— Hill, Aaron (1685-1750)
Date: 1729, 1737
"This friendly counsel, to the Nymph convey'd, / No small Impression on her Fancy made:"
preview | full record— Thurston, Joseph (1704-1732)
Date: 1732
"Each softening heart dissolves within its breast, / And love, as on this wax, is there imprest"
preview | full record— Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764)
Date: 1732
"My Sight, will keep her in my Mind, / Preserve the deep Impression made,"
preview | full record— Mitchell, Joseph (c. 1684-1738)
Date: 1733
"One beauteous Form has struck upon the Mind, / A sweet Impression, casual, or design'd."
preview | full record— Masters, Mary (1694-1771)
Date: 1733
"The deep Impression in my Soul was made, / When first I listen'd in the Jess'min Shade."
preview | full record— Masters, Mary (1694-1771)
Date: 1735
"Come, gentle Sleep, my Eye-lids close, / These dull Impressions help me lose:"
preview | full record— Hughes, John (1678?-1720)