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... give vent to the flatulence of pride , but they are now and then imprudently uttered by honesty and benevolence , and inflict pain where kindness is intended . I will , therefore , so far maintain my antiquated claim to politeness as to ...
... give vent to the flatulence of pride , but they are now and then imprudently uttered by honesty and benevolence , and inflict pain where kindness is intended . I will , therefore , so far maintain my antiquated claim to politeness as to ...
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... give pleasure to its possessor , or assistance to others . It is too fre- quently the pride of students to despise those amuse- ments and recreations which give to the rest of man- kind strength of limbs and cheerfulness of heart ...
... give pleasure to its possessor , or assistance to others . It is too fre- quently the pride of students to despise those amuse- ments and recreations which give to the rest of man- kind strength of limbs and cheerfulness of heart ...
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... give new light to the mind , and the gay contention for paradoxical positions rectify the opinions . This is the time in which those friendships that give happiness or consolation , relief or security , are generally formed . A wise and ...
... give new light to the mind , and the gay contention for paradoxical positions rectify the opinions . This is the time in which those friendships that give happiness or consolation , relief or security , are generally formed . A wise and ...
Contents
Peevishness equally wretched and offensivethe Character of Tetrica | 74 |
The World never known but by a Change of Fortune the History of Melissa | 75 |
The Arts by which bad Men are reconciled to them selves | 76 |
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