The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Volume 2G. Bell, 1881 |
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Page 98
... behaviour of one in whom it appeared in all its majesty , and one whose silence , as well as his person , was altogether divine . When one considers this subject only in its sublimity , this great instance could . not but occur to me ...
... behaviour of one in whom it appeared in all its majesty , and one whose silence , as well as his person , was altogether divine . When one considers this subject only in its sublimity , this great instance could . not but occur to me ...
Page 328
... behaviour , they have always the misfortune to make the company merry . The truth of it is , a man is not qualified for a Butt , who has not a good deal of wit and vivacity , even in the ridiculous side of his character . A stupid Butt ...
... behaviour , they have always the misfortune to make the company merry . The truth of it is , a man is not qualified for a Butt , who has not a good deal of wit and vivacity , even in the ridiculous side of his character . A stupid Butt ...
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... behaviour , are the height of good - breeding . The fashionable world is grown free and easy ; our manners sit more loose upon us : nothing is so modish1 as an agreeable negligence . In a word , good - breed- ing shows itself most ...
... behaviour , are the height of good - breeding . The fashionable world is grown free and easy ; our manners sit more loose upon us : nothing is so modish1 as an agreeable negligence . In a word , good - breed- ing shows itself most ...
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Dramatic News and Criticism | 20 |
Inventory of the Playhouse | 42 |
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