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... virtues ; an enemy , his crimes . " " The wise man is happy , when he gains his own approbation ; the fool . when he gains that of others . " The superior emphasis , in reading as in speaking , must be determined en irely by the sense ...
... virtues ; an enemy , his crimes . " " The wise man is happy , when he gains his own approbation ; the fool . when he gains that of others . " The superior emphasis , in reading as in speaking , must be determined en irely by the sense ...
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... are divided from one ano- ther by this casual pause , we then feel a aunt of struggle between the ser and the sound , which renders it difficult to read INTRODUCTION . 11 On contentment, The pleasures of virtuous sensibility,
... are divided from one ano- ther by this casual pause , we then feel a aunt of struggle between the ser and the sound , which renders it difficult to read INTRODUCTION . 11 On contentment, The pleasures of virtuous sensibility,
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... Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplished and flourishing manhood . Sincerity and truth form the basis of every virtue . Disappointments and distress are often blessings in dis- guise . Change and alteration form the very ...
... Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplished and flourishing manhood . Sincerity and truth form the basis of every virtue . Disappointments and distress are often blessings in dis- guise . Change and alteration form the very ...
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... of the world . SECTION III . THE desire of improvement discovers a liberal mind , and is connected with many accomplishments , and many virtues . Innocence confers ease and freedom on the mind ; and CHAP . 1 . 15 SELECT SENTENCES .
... of the world . SECTION III . THE desire of improvement discovers a liberal mind , and is connected with many accomplishments , and many virtues . Innocence confers ease and freedom on the mind ; and CHAP . 1 . 15 SELECT SENTENCES .
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... virtuous , the honourable parts of your past life . The present employment of time should frequently be an object of thought . About what are we now busied ? What is the ultimate scope of our present pursuits and cares ? Can we justify ...
... virtuous , the honourable parts of your past life . The present employment of time should frequently be an object of thought . About what are we now busied ? What is the ultimate scope of our present pursuits and cares ? Can we justify ...
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