Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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... bear , that those , who are dear to us , should be ignorant or depraved . It is my ardent wish to see you all , my young friends , grow up amiable , ingenuous , and diligent ; pleasing in your carriage , affec- tionate in your ...
... bear , that those , who are dear to us , should be ignorant or depraved . It is my ardent wish to see you all , my young friends , grow up amiable , ingenuous , and diligent ; pleasing in your carriage , affec- tionate in your ...
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... bear provocation is an argument of wisdom , and to forgive injuries a sure sign of a great mind . What can be more honourable than to have courage enough to execute the commands of reason and of conscience , to maintain , with dignity ...
... bear provocation is an argument of wisdom , and to forgive injuries a sure sign of a great mind . What can be more honourable than to have courage enough to execute the commands of reason and of conscience , to maintain , with dignity ...
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... bear my humble lot , And fortune's frowns defy . In vain ambition's sons might rail , And boast of joys refin'd ; Their slavish rules shall ne'er prevail , Or shake my settl'd mind . Secluded thus , devoid of care , The call of heav'n I ...
... bear my humble lot , And fortune's frowns defy . In vain ambition's sons might rail , And boast of joys refin'd ; Their slavish rules shall ne'er prevail , Or shake my settl'd mind . Secluded thus , devoid of care , The call of heav'n I ...
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