The English Reader; Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the Best Writers ...: With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingM'Carty & Davis, 1826 - 316 стор. |
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... fortune , • · • 205 The speech of Fabricius , a Roman ambassador , to king Pyrrhus , who attempted to bribe him to his interests , by the offer of a great sum of money , 206 Character of James I. king of England , Charles V. emperor of ...
... fortune , • · • 205 The speech of Fabricius , a Roman ambassador , to king Pyrrhus , who attempted to bribe him to his interests , by the offer of a great sum of money , 206 Character of James I. king of England , Charles V. emperor of ...
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... fortune ; and by no alteration of circumstances is likely to be remedied . When the love of unvarrantable pleasures , and of vicious companions , is allowed to amuse young persons , to engross neir time , and to stir up their passions ...
... fortune ; and by no alteration of circumstances is likely to be remedied . When the love of unvarrantable pleasures , and of vicious companions , is allowed to amuse young persons , to engross neir time , and to stir up their passions ...
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... fortune with generosity and prudence , is amply repaid by the gra- titude of those whom he obliges ; by the ... fortunes , and dignities , ) - I presume the self - love common to human nature , would generally make them prefer their own ...
... fortune with generosity and prudence , is amply repaid by the gra- titude of those whom he obliges ; by the ... fortunes , and dignities , ) - I presume the self - love common to human nature , would generally make them prefer their own ...
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... fortune makes on that scanty proportion ; it is surprising , that envy should ever have been a prevalent passion among men , much more that it should have prevailed among Christians . Where so much is suffered in common , little room is ...
... fortune makes on that scanty proportion ; it is surprising , that envy should ever have been a prevalent passion among men , much more that it should have prevailed among Christians . Where so much is suffered in common , little room is ...
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... fortune . Amidst all disadvantages of this kind , a pure , a steadfast , and enlightened mind , pos- sessed of strong virtue , could enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within ...
... fortune . Amidst all disadvantages of this kind , a pure , a steadfast , and enlightened mind , pos- sessed of strong virtue , could enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within ...
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