The SpectatorDerby & Jackson, 1859 |
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... consider him nicely in all views , and not be a little pleased when they have taken him in the worst and most disadvantageous light . There are many who find a pleasure in contradicting the common reports of fame , and in spreading ...
... consider him nicely in all views , and not be a little pleased when they have taken him in the worst and most disadvantageous light . There are many who find a pleasure in contradicting the common reports of fame , and in spreading ...
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... consider the little happiness that attends a great character , and the multitude of disquietudes to which the desire of it subjects an ambitious mind , one would be still the more surprised to see so many restless candidates for glory ...
... consider the little happiness that attends a great character , and the multitude of disquietudes to which the desire of it subjects an ambitious mind , one would be still the more surprised to see so many restless candidates for glory ...
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... consider that the world is more apt to cen sure than applaud , and himself fuller of imperfections than vir- tues We may further observe , that such a man will be more grieved for the loss of fame , than he could have been pleased with ...
... consider that the world is more apt to cen sure than applaud , and himself fuller of imperfections than vir- tues We may further observe , that such a man will be more grieved for the loss of fame , than he could have been pleased with ...
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... consider , that if he employs his abilities to the best advantage , the time will come , when the Supreme Gover- nor of the world , the great Judge of mankind , who sees every degree of perfection in others , and possesses all possible ...
... consider , that if he employs his abilities to the best advantage , the time will come , when the Supreme Gover- nor of the world , the great Judge of mankind , who sees every degree of perfection in others , and possesses all possible ...
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... consider all those persons to whom the malice of the world may possibly ap- ply it , and take care to dash it with such particular circum- stances as may prevent all such ill - natured applications . If I write any thing on a black man ...
... consider all those persons to whom the malice of the world may possibly ap- ply it , and take care to dash it with such particular circum- stances as may prevent all such ill - natured applications . If I write any thing on a black man ...
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