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... hope to hope . He that directs his fteps to a certain point , must frequently turn his eyes to that place which he strives to reach ; he that undergoes the fatigue of labour , muft folace his weariness with the con- templation of it's ...
... hope to hope . He that directs his fteps to a certain point , must frequently turn his eyes to that place which he strives to reach ; he that undergoes the fatigue of labour , muft folace his weariness with the con- templation of it's ...
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... hope , by obferving his behaviour and fuccefs , to regulate their own practices when they shall be engaged in the like part . For this reafon thefe familiar histories . may perhaps be made of greater use than the folemnities of ...
... hope , by obferving his behaviour and fuccefs , to regulate their own practices when they shall be engaged in the like part . For this reafon thefe familiar histories . may perhaps be made of greater use than the folemnities of ...
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... hope , and what we can perform . Vice , for vice is neceflary to be fhewn , fhould always difguft ; nor fhould the graces of gaiety , or the dig- nity of courage , be fo united with it as to reconcile it to the mind . Where- ever it ...
... hope , and what we can perform . Vice , for vice is neceflary to be fhewn , fhould always difguft ; nor fhould the graces of gaiety , or the dig- nity of courage , be fo united with it as to reconcile it to the mind . Where- ever it ...
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... hope of which I have no in- tention to withdraw from the fincere and the diligent . This is that conqueft of the world and of ourselves , which has been always confidered as the perfection of human nature : and this is only to be ...
... hope of which I have no in- tention to withdraw from the fincere and the diligent . This is that conqueft of the world and of ourselves , which has been always confidered as the perfection of human nature : and this is only to be ...
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... hope , the folicitations of affection , the importunities of appetite , or the depref- fions of fear ; and is in the fame fate with him that teaches upon land the art of navigation , to whom the fea is always fmooth , and the wind ...
... hope , the folicitations of affection , the importunities of appetite , or the depref- fions of fear ; and is in the fame fate with him that teaches upon land the art of navigation , to whom the fea is always fmooth , and the wind ...
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Page 317 - Be of good courage, I begin to feel Some rousing motions in me which dispose To something extraordinary my thoughts. I with this messenger will go along, Nothing to do, be sure, that may dishonour Our law, or stain my vow of Nazarite.
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