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... desires . " " The Mexican figures , or picture writing , represent things , not words : they exhibit images to the eye , not ideas to the un derstanding . " Some sentences are so full and comprehensive , that almost every word is em ...
... desires . " " The Mexican figures , or picture writing , represent things , not words : they exhibit images to the eye , not ideas to the un derstanding . " Some sentences are so full and comprehensive , that almost every word is em ...
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... desire to fix the hearer's attention . Sometimes , before such a thing is said , we usher it in with a pause of this nature . Such pauses have the same effect as a strong emphasis and are subject to the same rules ; especially to the ...
... desire to fix the hearer's attention . Sometimes , before such a thing is said , we usher it in with a pause of this nature . Such pauses have the same effect as a strong emphasis and are subject to the same rules ; especially to the ...
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... desires and passions , can tell how far they may carry him . Tranquillity of mind , is always most likely to be attained , when the business of the world , is tempered with thoughtful and serious retreat . He who would act like a wise ...
... desires and passions , can tell how far they may carry him . Tranquillity of mind , is always most likely to be attained , when the business of the world , is tempered with thoughtful and serious retreat . He who would act like a wise ...
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... has long since passed into a proverb , and been ranked among the standing maxims of human wisdom , in all ages of the world . SECTION II HE desire of improvement , discover a liberal Chap . 1 . 19 Select Sentences , & c .
... has long since passed into a proverb , and been ranked among the standing maxims of human wisdom , in all ages of the world . SECTION II HE desire of improvement , discover a liberal Chap . 1 . 19 Select Sentences , & c .
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Lindley Murray. SECTION II HE desire of improvement , discover a liberal mind ; virtues . Innocence confers ease and freedom on the mind ; and leaves it open to every pleasing sensation . Moderate and simple pleasures , relish high with ...
Lindley Murray. SECTION II HE desire of improvement , discover a liberal mind ; virtues . Innocence confers ease and freedom on the mind ; and leaves it open to every pleasing sensation . Moderate and simple pleasures , relish high with ...
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The English Reader: Or Pieces in Prose and Verse, From the Best Writers ... Lindley Murray No preview available - 2017 |
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Page 91 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befal me there, save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, that bonds and afflictions abide me.