"For, as the state of heat, in metallic substances, is the state wherein they are made capable to assume new or beautiful forms, so the state of affliction is the state to mould the human mind to every pursuit that is congenial to the dignity of its nature."
An Essay on Humanity: or a View of Abuses in Hospitals
Only 1 entry in ESTC (1786).<br>
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See <u>An Essay on Humanity: or a View of Abuses in Hospitals. With a Plan for Correcting Them. By William Nolan.</u> (London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Murray, 1786). &lt;<a href="http://estc.bl.uk/N1634">Link to ESTC</a>&gt;&lt;<a href="http://name.umdl.umich.edu/004774714.0001.000">Link to ECCO-TCP</a>&gt;