Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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... manner ; we see no marks of labour , nothing forced or constrained , but great elegance joined with ease and simplicity . He is in particular distinguished by a character of modesty and politeness , which appears in all his writings ...
... manner ; we see no marks of labour , nothing forced or constrained , but great elegance joined with ease and simplicity . He is in particular distinguished by a character of modesty and politeness , which appears in all his writings ...
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... manner suitable to their rank and fortune , and the like . The second order of duties regards the intellectual and moral life of their children , or their education in such arts and accomplishments as are necessary to qualify them for ...
... manner suitable to their rank and fortune , and the like . The second order of duties regards the intellectual and moral life of their children , or their education in such arts and accomplishments as are necessary to qualify them for ...
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... manner into a solid virtue ; for what people admire , they endeavour to imitate . History informs us , that the ... manners , adds force to the most interesting , at the same time that it enlivens the most common , subjects . But the ...
... manner into a solid virtue ; for what people admire , they endeavour to imitate . History informs us , that the ... manners , adds force to the most interesting , at the same time that it enlivens the most common , subjects . But the ...
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