The Every Day Book, for YouthHaswell, Barrington & Haswell, 1838 - 359 pages |
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... ib . To an Insect in a Flower , 48 Modesty , ib . The Case altered , 53 Aphorisms , 54 Dr. Franklin , 56 The Wind and the Sun , ib . True Greatness , 63 The Hour of Prayer , 71 Birds , Honor dearer than Life , To an Infant at its.
... ib . To an Insect in a Flower , 48 Modesty , ib . The Case altered , 53 Aphorisms , 54 Dr. Franklin , 56 The Wind and the Sun , ib . True Greatness , 63 The Hour of Prayer , 71 Birds , Honor dearer than Life , To an Infant at its.
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... true , he lives for a num- ber of years , but the period is so short , that every mo- ment is of some value . Our existence may be com- pared to a journey ; as every step of the traveller brings him nearer to the end of his journey , so ...
... true , he lives for a num- ber of years , but the period is so short , that every mo- ment is of some value . Our existence may be com- pared to a journey ; as every step of the traveller brings him nearer to the end of his journey , so ...
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... true , " Replied the modest little bird . " But of their taste for music I confess I never heard . " So take advice , my little friend , In future , be not vain ; Nor anxious the applauses Of the ignorant to gain— Your music , for a ...
... true , " Replied the modest little bird . " But of their taste for music I confess I never heard . " So take advice , my little friend , In future , be not vain ; Nor anxious the applauses Of the ignorant to gain— Your music , for a ...
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... ignorant both of the source and means of genuine felicity . Religion alone can afford true joy and permanent peace . It is this that inspires fortitude , supports pa- HONESTY . PROVERBS . 47 tience , and by its 46 HAPPINESS . Happiness,
... ignorant both of the source and means of genuine felicity . Religion alone can afford true joy and permanent peace . It is this that inspires fortitude , supports pa- HONESTY . PROVERBS . 47 tience , and by its 46 HAPPINESS . Happiness,
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... true interests . A fair and honest course of conduct will always be rewarded by the approbation of our fellow - creatures ; and this approbation will naturally be followed by good offices and grateful returns , which will certainly tend ...
... true interests . A fair and honest course of conduct will always be rewarded by the approbation of our fellow - creatures ; and this approbation will naturally be followed by good offices and grateful returns , which will certainly tend ...
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