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... fear against the approach of reason , that neither science nor expe- rience can shake it , and we act as if life were without end , though we see and confess its uncer- tainty and shortness . Divines have , with great strength and ...
... fear against the approach of reason , that neither science nor expe- rience can shake it , and we act as if life were without end , though we see and confess its uncer- tainty and shortness . Divines have , with great strength and ...
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... fear , and are not considered as candidates for any emi- nent degree of reputation , but content themselves with common accomplishments , and endeavour ra- ther to solicit kindness than to raise esteem ; there- fore in assemblies and ...
... fear , and are not considered as candidates for any emi- nent degree of reputation , but content themselves with common accomplishments , and endeavour ra- ther to solicit kindness than to raise esteem ; there- fore in assemblies and ...
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Samuel Johnson. are most inclined to love when we have nothing to fear , and he that encourages us to please ourselves , will not be long without preference in our affec- tion to those whose learning holds us at the distance of pupils ...
Samuel Johnson. are most inclined to love when we have nothing to fear , and he that encourages us to please ourselves , will not be long without preference in our affec- tion to those whose learning holds us at the distance of pupils ...
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... fear , came out of her chamber without any other hurt than the loss of flesh , which in a few weeks she recovered by broths and jellies . As most have sagacity sufficient to guess at the desires of an heir , it was the constant practice ...
... fear , came out of her chamber without any other hurt than the loss of flesh , which in a few weeks she recovered by broths and jellies . As most have sagacity sufficient to guess at the desires of an heir , it was the constant practice ...
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... about them wear borrowed characters ; and we only discover in what estimstion we are held , when we can no longer give hopes or fears . I am , & c . MELISSA .. NUMB . 76. SATURDAY , December 8 , 1750 . 30 No 75 . THE RAMBLER .
... about them wear borrowed characters ; and we only discover in what estimstion we are held , when we can no longer give hopes or fears . I am , & c . MELISSA .. NUMB . 76. SATURDAY , December 8 , 1750 . 30 No 75 . THE RAMBLER .
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