The British Essayists, Volume 10Alexander Chalmers J. M'Creery, Printer, 1817 - English essays |
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... thing that is sober , decent , and proper : matrimony and the clergy are the topics of people of little wit , and no understanding . I own to you , I have learned of the vicar's wife all you tax me with . She is a discreet , ingenious ...
... thing that is sober , decent , and proper : matrimony and the clergy are the topics of people of little wit , and no understanding . I own to you , I have learned of the vicar's wife all you tax me with . She is a discreet , ingenious ...
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... thing very extravagant , without your speedy advice to , I am sorry SIR , Your most humble servant . ' I cannot answer this impatient gentle- man , but by another question . DEAR CORRESPONDENT , WOULD you marry to please other people ...
... thing very extravagant , without your speedy advice to , I am sorry SIR , Your most humble servant . ' I cannot answer this impatient gentle- man , but by another question . DEAR CORRESPONDENT , WOULD you marry to please other people ...
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... thing difficult to be obtained by all , but particularly by those who thirst after it , since most men have so much either of ill - nature , or of wari- ness , as not to gratify or soothe the vanity of the am- bitious man ; and since ...
... thing difficult to be obtained by all , but particularly by those who thirst after it , since most men have so much either of ill - nature , or of wari- ness , as not to gratify or soothe the vanity of the am- bitious man ; and since ...
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... thing below the opinion that is conceived of him , though they might raise the reputation of another , they are a ... things we long for , can allay the cravings of their proper sense , and for a while set the appetite at rest : but fame ...
... thing below the opinion that is conceived of him , though they might raise the reputation of another , they are a ... things we long for , can allay the cravings of their proper sense , and for a while set the appetite at rest : but fame ...
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... thing desired . The enjoyment of it brings but very little pleasure , though the loss or want of it be very sen- sible and afflicting ; and even this little happiness is so very precarious , that it wholly depends upon thie will of ...
... thing desired . The enjoyment of it brings but very little pleasure , though the loss or want of it be very sen- sible and afflicting ; and even this little happiness is so very precarious , that it wholly depends upon thie will of ...
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The British Essayists: With Prefaces, Historical and Biographical Alexander Chalmers No preview available - 2016 |
The British Essayists: With Prefaces, Historical and Biographical Alexander Chalmers No preview available - 2016 |
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