The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq, Volume 5J. Balfour, 1764 |
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Page 12
... truth might do , fpoken in fuch feafons . A fmall alms will do a great kindness to people in extreme neceffi- ty . I could name an acquaintance of yours , who would at this time think himself more obliged to you for the information of ...
... truth might do , fpoken in fuch feafons . A fmall alms will do a great kindness to people in extreme neceffi- ty . I could name an acquaintance of yours , who would at this time think himself more obliged to you for the information of ...
Page 21
... truth , that all men own who have either feen your writings , or heard your discourse ; enough to make others fhow their judgment , in ceafing to write or talk , especially to you , or in your company . However , I fpeak or write to you ...
... truth , that all men own who have either feen your writings , or heard your discourse ; enough to make others fhow their judgment , in ceafing to write or talk , especially to you , or in your company . However , I fpeak or write to you ...
Page 37
... truth , than at this diftance with your compliment : fince now , your business of a friend , and kindness to a friend , is by finding fault with his faults , and mending them with your obliging severity . I hope ( in point of your good ...
... truth , than at this diftance with your compliment : fince now , your business of a friend , and kindness to a friend , is by finding fault with his faults , and mending them with your obliging severity . I hope ( in point of your good ...
Page 41
... truth , that my fickness cannot make me quite weary of myself when I have you with me ; and I fhall want no company but yours , when you are here . You see how freely and with how little care I talk rather than write to you : this is ...
... truth , that my fickness cannot make me quite weary of myself when I have you with me ; and I fhall want no company but yours , when you are here . You see how freely and with how little care I talk rather than write to you : this is ...
Page 49
... truth fo well , that it hardly ever ad- mits of flourishing : Conceit is to nature what paint is to beauty ; it is not only needlefs , but impairs what it would improve . There is a certain majesty in fim- plicity , which is far above ...
... truth fo well , that it hardly ever ad- mits of flourishing : Conceit is to nature what paint is to beauty ; it is not only needlefs , but impairs what it would improve . There is a certain majesty in fim- plicity , which is far above ...
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