The Rambler, by S. Johnson, Volume 21822 |
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Page 157
... pleased to find my- self courted upon principles of interest , and consi- dered as capable of reconciling factions , composing feuds , and uniting a whole province in social hap- piness . " After a few days spent in adjusting his domes ...
... pleased to find my- self courted upon principles of interest , and consi- dered as capable of reconciling factions , composing feuds , and uniting a whole province in social hap- piness . " After a few days spent in adjusting his domes ...
Page 279
... pleased to have my land- lord believe that I was in some danger from impor- tunate creditors ; but this scheme was quickly de- feated by a formal deputation sent to offer me , though I had now retired from business , the freedom of my ...
... pleased to have my land- lord believe that I was in some danger from impor- tunate creditors ; but this scheme was quickly de- feated by a formal deputation sent to offer me , though I had now retired from business , the freedom of my ...
Page 346
... pleased . The real satisfaction which praise can afford is by repeating aloud the whispers of conscience , and by showing us that we have not endeavoured to deserve well in vain . Every other encomium is , to an intelligent mind ...
... pleased . The real satisfaction which praise can afford is by repeating aloud the whispers of conscience , and by showing us that we have not endeavoured to deserve well in vain . Every other encomium is , to an intelligent mind ...
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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