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... equally strange , or by means equally inadequate . When we pity him , we reflect on our own dif- appointments ; and when we laugh , our hearts inform us that he is not more ri- diculous than ourselves , except that he tells what we have ...
... equally strange , or by means equally inadequate . When we pity him , we reflect on our own dif- appointments ; and when we laugh , our hearts inform us that he is not more ri- diculous than ourselves , except that he tells what we have ...
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... equally pleased with their own productions , equally careffed by their patrons , and flattered by their friends . But though it should happen that an author is capable of excelling , yet his merit may pafs without notice , huddled in ...
... equally pleased with their own productions , equally careffed by their patrons , and flattered by their friends . But though it should happen that an author is capable of excelling , yet his merit may pafs without notice , huddled in ...
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... equally min- gled , that Criticifm flood with her fceptre poifed in her hand , in doubt whether to fhed Lethe or ambrofia upon them . These at laft increased to fo great a number , that the was weary of attending fuch doubtful claims ...
... equally min- gled , that Criticifm flood with her fceptre poifed in her hand , in doubt whether to fhed Lethe or ambrofia upon them . These at laft increased to fo great a number , that the was weary of attending fuch doubtful claims ...
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... equally be- yond his fphere of activity ; and he amufed himself with heroes and with traitors , deliverers and perfecutors , as with beings of another fpecies , whofe actions were regulated upon motives of their own , and who had ...
... equally be- yond his fphere of activity ; and he amufed himself with heroes and with traitors , deliverers and perfecutors , as with beings of another fpecies , whofe actions were regulated upon motives of their own , and who had ...
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... equally confpicuous ; and as we accompany them through their ad- ventures with delight , and are led by degrees to intereft ourselves in their fa- vour , we lofe the abhorrence of their Faults , because they do not hinder our pleafure ...
... equally confpicuous ; and as we accompany them through their ad- ventures with delight , and are led by degrees to intereft ourselves in their fa- vour , we lofe the abhorrence of their Faults , because they do not hinder our pleafure ...
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