The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.].J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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... themselves , and an Expectation of Happiness from Things not capable of giving it . Nothing but the good Qualities of the Per- fon beloved can be a Foundation for a Love of Judg- ment and Discretion ; and whoever expect Happiness from ...
... themselves , and an Expectation of Happiness from Things not capable of giving it . Nothing but the good Qualities of the Per- fon beloved can be a Foundation for a Love of Judg- ment and Discretion ; and whoever expect Happiness from ...
Page 132
... themselves for uncommon Genius's , and Men above Rule , fince it is very easy for them to be deceived in this Particular . X N ° 284. Friday , January 2 25 . Pofthabui tamen illorum mea feria Ludo . Virg . Ecl . 7. v . 17 . Their Mirth ...
... themselves for uncommon Genius's , and Men above Rule , fince it is very easy for them to be deceived in this Particular . X N ° 284. Friday , January 2 25 . Pofthabui tamen illorum mea feria Ludo . Virg . Ecl . 7. v . 17 . Their Mirth ...
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can never give themselves time for fuch a way of employ- ing themselves . It happens often that this fort of Man is heavy enough in his Nature to be a good Proficient in fuch Matters as are attainable by Industry ; but alas ! he has ...
can never give themselves time for fuch a way of employ- ing themselves . It happens often that this fort of Man is heavy enough in his Nature to be a good Proficient in fuch Matters as are attainable by Industry ; but alas ! he has ...
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