Woman, in Her Social and Domestic CharacterLongman, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longmans, 1839 - 224 стор. |
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... mere volubility that she will render herself agreeable . Some women seem to think time lost when they are not talking ; - and whether it be mere worldly tittle - tattle , or insipid sentimentalism , in which they indulge , they are ...
... mere volubility that she will render herself agreeable . Some women seem to think time lost when they are not talking ; - and whether it be mere worldly tittle - tattle , or insipid sentimentalism , in which they indulge , they are ...
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... mere display of skill contributes little to the agreeableness of society . However fond we may be of music or drawing , we should scarcely select a companion from her proficiency in playing a concerto , or her skill in laying on colours ...
... mere display of skill contributes little to the agreeableness of society . However fond we may be of music or drawing , we should scarcely select a companion from her proficiency in playing a concerto , or her skill in laying on colours ...
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... mere fluency for what she feels to be her deficiency in depth . For women are by no means wanting in ready talent : their perception is quick ; and they are dexterous in applying the knowledge they possess . Thus they sometimes seem to ...
... mere fluency for what she feels to be her deficiency in depth . For women are by no means wanting in ready talent : their perception is quick ; and they are dexterous in applying the knowledge they possess . Thus they sometimes seem to ...
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... mere reading . The getting through a certain number of volumes is thought to be a meritorious exertion , and is looked back upon with complacency ; though perhaps this pains- taking labour has been without benefit , and has done nothing ...
... mere reading . The getting through a certain number of volumes is thought to be a meritorious exertion , and is looked back upon with complacency ; though perhaps this pains- taking labour has been without benefit , and has done nothing ...
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... mere momentary impulse . Their sphere , too , is en- larged , they are not so much actuated by selfish feelings , or so liable to receive partial , and consequently erroneous , impressions . They view every subject more calmly , and ...
... mere momentary impulse . Their sphere , too , is en- larged , they are not so much actuated by selfish feelings , or so liable to receive partial , and consequently erroneous , impressions . They view every subject more calmly , and ...
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