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Page 72
... sense , I think myself obliged to suggest to your consideration whatever may promote or prejudice them . There is an evil which has pre- vailed from generation to generation , which gray hairs and tyrannical custom continue to support ...
... sense , I think myself obliged to suggest to your consideration whatever may promote or prejudice them . There is an evil which has pre- vailed from generation to generation , which gray hairs and tyrannical custom continue to support ...
Page 137
... sense of honour and duty ; the affectation of such a spirit exerts itself in an impu- dent aspect , an over - bearing confidence , and a cer- tain negligence of giving offence . This is visible in all the cocking youths you see about ...
... sense of honour and duty ; the affectation of such a spirit exerts itself in an impu- dent aspect , an over - bearing confidence , and a cer- tain negligence of giving offence . This is visible in all the cocking youths you see about ...
Page 160
... sense of it is as follows : Does a man reproach thee for being proud or ill - natured , envious or conceited , ignorant or detracting ? Consider with thyself whether his reproach- es are true ; if they are not , consider that thou art ...
... sense of it is as follows : Does a man reproach thee for being proud or ill - natured , envious or conceited , ignorant or detracting ? Consider with thyself whether his reproach- es are true ; if they are not , consider that thou art ...
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