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... honour of being the ftand- ard of accurate pronunciation . We should per- haps look for this standard only among those who unite these two characters , and with the correct- nefs and precifion of true learning , combine the eafe and ...
... honour of being the ftand- ard of accurate pronunciation . We should per- haps look for this standard only among those who unite these two characters , and with the correct- nefs and precifion of true learning , combine the eafe and ...
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... Honour Guardian 86 V. On Good Humour Rambler 89 VI . On the Knowledge of the World Ibid 93 VII . On the Advantages of uniting Gentleness of Manners with Firmness of Mind . Lord Chesterfield 95 VIII . On Good Sense Melmoth 98 IX . On ...
... Honour Guardian 86 V. On Good Humour Rambler 89 VI . On the Knowledge of the World Ibid 93 VII . On the Advantages of uniting Gentleness of Manners with Firmness of Mind . Lord Chesterfield 95 VIII . On Good Sense Melmoth 98 IX . On ...
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... honour conferred upon fuch as have no perfonal merit , are at beft but the royal stamp set upon base metal . THOUGH an honourable title may be conveyed to pofte- rity , yet the ennobling qualities which are the foul of great- nefs , are ...
... honour conferred upon fuch as have no perfonal merit , are at beft but the royal stamp set upon base metal . THOUGH an honourable title may be conveyed to pofte- rity , yet the ennobling qualities which are the foul of great- nefs , are ...
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... HONOUR thy father with thy whole heart , and forget not the forrows of thy mother ; how canft thou recompense them the things they have done for thee ? THERE is nothing fo much worth as a mind well in- ftructed . THE lips of talkers ...
... HONOUR thy father with thy whole heart , and forget not the forrows of thy mother ; how canft thou recompense them the things they have done for thee ? THERE is nothing fo much worth as a mind well in- ftructed . THE lips of talkers ...
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... fentful . YOUNG menare fubtle arguers ; the cloak of honour covers all their faults , at that of paffion , all their follies . B 5 ECONOMY ECONOMY is no difgrace ; it is better living on CHAP . VI . SELECT SENTENCES . 9.
... fentful . YOUNG menare fubtle arguers ; the cloak of honour covers all their faults , at that of paffion , all their follies . B 5 ECONOMY ECONOMY is no difgrace ; it is better living on CHAP . VI . SELECT SENTENCES . 9.
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