The Spectator, Volume 4J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1753 - English essays |
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... because any little Slip is more confpicuous and obfervable in his Conduct than in another's , as it is not of a piece with the rest of his Character , or because it is impoffible for a Man at the fame time to be attentive to the more ...
... because any little Slip is more confpicuous and obfervable in his Conduct than in another's , as it is not of a piece with the rest of his Character , or because it is impoffible for a Man at the fame time to be attentive to the more ...
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... Because the strong Defire of Fame breeds feveral vicious Habits in the Mind . SECONDLY , Because many of those Actions , which are apt to procure Fame , are not in their Nature condu- cive to this our ultimate Happiness . THIRDLY , Because ...
... Because the strong Defire of Fame breeds feveral vicious Habits in the Mind . SECONDLY , Because many of those Actions , which are apt to procure Fame , are not in their Nature condu- cive to this our ultimate Happiness . THIRDLY , Because ...
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... because the fame Actions may be aimed at different Ends , and arife from quite contrary Principles . Actions are of fo mixt a Nature , and fo full of Circumstances , that as Men pry into them more or lefs , or obferve fome Parts more ...
... because the fame Actions may be aimed at different Ends , and arife from quite contrary Principles . Actions are of fo mixt a Nature , and fo full of Circumstances , that as Men pry into them more or lefs , or obferve fome Parts more ...
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