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Of the use of learning , of the science of the world , and of wit ; concluding with a satire against a misapplication of them , illustrated by pictures , characters , and examples . “ The third book regarded civil regimen , or the ...
Of the use of learning , of the science of the world , and of wit ; concluding with a satire against a misapplication of them , illustrated by pictures , characters , and examples . “ The third book regarded civil regimen , or the ...
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... A gownman , learn'd ; a bishop , what you will ; Wise , if a minister ; but , if a king , More wise , more learn'd , more just , more everything . Court - virtues bear , like gems , the highest rate , Born where Heaven's influence ...
... A gownman , learn'd ; a bishop , what you will ; Wise , if a minister ; but , if a king , More wise , more learn'd , more just , more everything . Court - virtues bear , like gems , the highest rate , Born where Heaven's influence ...
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“ The two foregoing periods , methinks , are so mystical , learned , and perplexed , that if you have any statesmen or divines about you , they can't choose but be pleased with them . One divine you cannot be without as a good Christian ...
“ The two foregoing periods , methinks , are so mystical , learned , and perplexed , that if you have any statesmen or divines about you , they can't choose but be pleased with them . One divine you cannot be without as a good Christian ...
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Pray do not think me wicked in saying this , and if you talk to Mr. Pope of me , endeavour to keep him my friend : for I do firmly believe the immortality of the soul as much as he does , though I am not learned enough to have found out ...
Pray do not think me wicked in saying this , and if you talk to Mr. Pope of me , endeavour to keep him my friend : for I do firmly believe the immortality of the soul as much as he does , though I am not learned enough to have found out ...
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Sterne has given us a picture of him in advanced life . “ He ( Lord Bathurst ) came Dennis , or some Whig divine . “ The wife of Job , ” remarks the learned commentator , “ acts a small part in this drama , but a very spirited one .
Sterne has given us a picture of him in advanced life . “ He ( Lord Bathurst ) came Dennis , or some Whig divine . “ The wife of Job , ” remarks the learned commentator , “ acts a small part in this drama , but a very spirited one .
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