The British Essayists: TatlerAlexander Chalmers J. Johnson, 1808 - English essays |
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... minds at leisure from the cares of their life , and their bodies adorned with the best attire they can bestow on them ; I say , were this mere outward celebration of a Sab- bath all that is expected from men , even that were a laudable ...
... minds at leisure from the cares of their life , and their bodies adorned with the best attire they can bestow on them ; I say , were this mere outward celebration of a Sab- bath all that is expected from men , even that were a laudable ...
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... mind , mingled with a noble simplicity , that raises him above those of the same condition ; and there is an indelible mark of goodness in those who sincerely possess it . It is hardly possible it should be otherwise ; for the fer- vors ...
... mind , mingled with a noble simplicity , that raises him above those of the same condition ; and there is an indelible mark of goodness in those who sincerely possess it . It is hardly possible it should be otherwise ; for the fer- vors ...
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... mind , frequently exalted by the raptures of hea- venly meditation , is to all his friends of the same use , as if an angel were to appear at the decision of their disputes . They very well understand , he is as much disinterested and ...
... mind , frequently exalted by the raptures of hea- venly meditation , is to all his friends of the same use , as if an angel were to appear at the decision of their disputes . They very well understand , he is as much disinterested and ...
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... mind ; a delight that grows and improves under thought and reflection ; and while it ex- ercises , does also endear itself to the mind . All pleasures that affect the body must needs weary , because they transport ; and all ...
... mind ; a delight that grows and improves under thought and reflection ; and while it ex- ercises , does also endear itself to the mind . All pleasures that affect the body must needs weary , because they transport ; and all ...
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... mind to look killing , must arm her face ac- cordingly , and not leave her eyes and cheeks un- dressed . There is Araminta , who is so sensible of this , that she never will see even her own husband , without a hood on . Can any one ...
... mind to look killing , must arm her face ac- cordingly , and not leave her eyes and cheeks un- dressed . There is Araminta , who is so sensible of this , that she never will see even her own husband , without a hood on . Can any one ...
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