Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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Page 177
... Equal is common sense , and common ease . Remember , man , " the Universal Cause Acts not by partial , but by gen'ral laws ; " And makes what happiness we justly call Subsist not in the good of one , but all . There's not a blessing ...
... Equal is common sense , and common ease . Remember , man , " the Universal Cause Acts not by partial , but by gen'ral laws ; " And makes what happiness we justly call Subsist not in the good of one , but all . There's not a blessing ...
Page 228
... equal forfeiture of life . Pythias heard the condition , and did not wait for an application on the part of Damon ; he instantly offered himself to durance in the place of his friend , and Damon was accordingly set at liberty . The king ...
... equal forfeiture of life . Pythias heard the condition , and did not wait for an application on the part of Damon ; he instantly offered himself to durance in the place of his friend , and Damon was accordingly set at liberty . The king ...
Page 278
... equal mind These terrors of the sky ; For ever , as thou wilt , resign'd , Alike to live or die . If , wak'd by thy vindictive hand , This mighty tempest stirs ; That peal the voice of thy command ; These flames thy messengers ; Welcome ...
... equal mind These terrors of the sky ; For ever , as thou wilt , resign'd , Alike to live or die . If , wak'd by thy vindictive hand , This mighty tempest stirs ; That peal the voice of thy command ; These flames thy messengers ; Welcome ...
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