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Page 49
... manner . His lessons were so universally relished , that the moment he appeared , whether in the public assem- blies , walks , or feasts , he was surrounded with a throng of the most illustrious scholars and hearers . The young Athe ...
... manner . His lessons were so universally relished , that the moment he appeared , whether in the public assem- blies , walks , or feasts , he was surrounded with a throng of the most illustrious scholars and hearers . The young Athe ...
Page 57
... manner , which recommended Euripides ; and he seems to have written more for the use of the closet , than of the stage . In what manner was Seneca executed ? 6t • PATRIOTISM . 1. THEY praise and they admire they SENECA . 57.
... manner , which recommended Euripides ; and he seems to have written more for the use of the closet , than of the stage . In what manner was Seneca executed ? 6t • PATRIOTISM . 1. THEY praise and they admire they SENECA . 57.
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... manners . War was carried on with less ferocity , when humanity came to be deemed the orna- ment of knighthood , no less than courage . More gentle and polished manners were introduced , when courtesy was re- commended as the most ...
... manners . War was carried on with less ferocity , when humanity came to be deemed the orna- ment of knighthood , no less than courage . More gentle and polished manners were introduced , when courtesy was re- commended as the most ...
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