The British Essayists: The SpectatorLittle, Brown, 1866 - English essays |
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... mankind , that it is a presumptuous distinction to take a part in honours done to their memories , except we have authority for it , by being related in a particular manner to the court which pays that veneration to their friendship ...
... mankind , that it is a presumptuous distinction to take a part in honours done to their memories , except we have authority for it , by being related in a particular manner to the court which pays that veneration to their friendship ...
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... mankind , appears very well drawn in this piece . But it is denied , that it is ne- cessary to the character of a fine gentleman , that he should in that manner trample upon all order and decency . As for the character of Dorimant , it ...
... mankind , appears very well drawn in this piece . But it is denied , that it is ne- cessary to the character of a fine gentleman , that he should in that manner trample upon all order and decency . As for the character of Dorimant , it ...
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... mankind , my heart naturally overflows with pleasure at the sight of a prosperous and happy multitude , insomuch that at many public solemnities I cannot forbear expressing my joy with tears that have stolen down my cheeks . For this ...
... mankind , my heart naturally overflows with pleasure at the sight of a prosperous and happy multitude , insomuch that at many public solemnities I cannot forbear expressing my joy with tears that have stolen down my cheeks . For this ...
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... mankind together in a mutual intercourse of good offices , distribute the gifts of nature , find work for the poor , add wealth to the rich , and magnificence to the great . Our English merchant converts the tin of his own country into ...
... mankind together in a mutual intercourse of good offices , distribute the gifts of nature , find work for the poor , add wealth to the rich , and magnificence to the great . Our English merchant converts the tin of his own country into ...
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... mankind , it ought not to be extinguished . It is observed by Cicero , that men of the greatest and the most shining parts are the most actuated by ambition ; and if we look into the two sexes , I be- lieve we shall find this principle ...
... mankind , it ought not to be extinguished . It is observed by Cicero , that men of the greatest and the most shining parts are the most actuated by ambition ; and if we look into the two sexes , I be- lieve we shall find this principle ...
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