Elegant Extracts, Or, Useful and Entertaining Passages from the Best English Authors and Translations: Principally Designed for the Use of Young Persons, Volume 1S. Walker, 1826 - English letters |
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Page 57
... passions powers would soon be worn out . At have not hurried you into atrocious the same time , from our propensity deeds , they have therefore wrought to ease and pleasure , amusement no mischief , and have left no sting proves , among ...
... passions powers would soon be worn out . At have not hurried you into atrocious the same time , from our propensity deeds , they have therefore wrought to ease and pleasure , amusement no mischief , and have left no sting proves , among ...
Page 60
... passions flatter us in their rise , but by the violence of passion , than by their beginnings are treacherous : the want of those things which give their growth is imperceptible ; and occasion to that passion . Persuade the evils which ...
... passions flatter us in their rise , but by the violence of passion , than by their beginnings are treacherous : the want of those things which give their growth is imperceptible ; and occasion to that passion . Persuade the evils which ...
Page 65
... passions curity against many vices . They have no influence . Ibid . 60. Effects of Religion , Scepti- cism and Infidelity . may produce temperance , chastity , honesty , prudence , and a harmless , inoffensive behaviour . Whereas keen ...
... passions curity against many vices . They have no influence . Ibid . 60. Effects of Religion , Scepti- cism and Infidelity . may produce temperance , chastity , honesty , prudence , and a harmless , inoffensive behaviour . Whereas keen ...
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