The British essayists, with prefaces by A. Chalmers, Volumes 3-4 |
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... greatest that could befall a human creature ; at the same time that she did not inflict this upon one who was her enemy , one that had done her an in- jury , one that had wished her ill ; but on the man who loved her more than any else ...
... greatest that could befall a human creature ; at the same time that she did not inflict this upon one who was her enemy , one that had done her an in- jury , one that had wished her ill ; but on the man who loved her more than any else ...
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... , there- fore , to be avoided with the greatest care and cau- tion : that is , in a word , to think of your mistress and rival together , whether walking , discoursing , ( dallying- ' The devil ! ' he cried out NO . 107 . 11 TATLER .
... , there- fore , to be avoided with the greatest care and cau- tion : that is , in a word , to think of your mistress and rival together , whether walking , discoursing , ( dallying- ' The devil ! ' he cried out NO . 107 . 11 TATLER .
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... greatest men of all ages , and of all nations , seems to have had his mind thoroughly seasoned with reli- gion , as is evident by many passages in his plays , that would not be suffered by a modern audience ; and are , therefore ...
... greatest men of all ages , and of all nations , seems to have had his mind thoroughly seasoned with reli- gion , as is evident by many passages in his plays , that would not be suffered by a modern audience ; and are , therefore ...
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... greatest conqueror amidst the pomps and solemnities of a triumph . On the contrary , there is not a more ridiculous animal than an atheist in his retirement . His mind is incapable of rapture or elevation . He can only consider himself ...
... greatest conqueror amidst the pomps and solemnities of a triumph . On the contrary , there is not a more ridiculous animal than an atheist in his retirement . His mind is incapable of rapture or elevation . He can only consider himself ...
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British essayists Alexander Chalmers. is the greatest blessing that he proposes to himself , and an halter or a pistol the only refuge he can fly to . But , if you would behold one of these gloomy miscreants in his poorest figure , you ...
British essayists Alexander Chalmers. is the greatest blessing that he proposes to himself , and an halter or a pistol the only refuge he can fly to . But , if you would behold one of these gloomy miscreants in his poorest figure , you ...
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