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... comfort in those whom he possesses . Believing others to be his enemies , he will of course make them such . Let his caution be ever so great , the asperity of his thoughts will often break out in his behaviour ; and in return for ...
... comfort in those whom he possesses . Believing others to be his enemies , he will of course make them such . Let his caution be ever so great , the asperity of his thoughts will often break out in his behaviour ; and in return for ...
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... comfort . 2. Every delusive prospect of ambition is now at an end ; long experience of mankind , an experience very different from what the open and generous soul of youth had fondly dreamt of , has rendered the heart almost ...
... comfort . 2. Every delusive prospect of ambition is now at an end ; long experience of mankind , an experience very different from what the open and generous soul of youth had fondly dreamt of , has rendered the heart almost ...
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... comforts are often held in too low estimation , merely be- cause they are ordinary and common ; although that is the ... comfort is attainable in the present state . Let the recollection of this serve to recon- cilé us to our condition ...
... comforts are often held in too low estimation , merely be- cause they are ordinary and common ; although that is the ... comfort is attainable in the present state . Let the recollection of this serve to recon- cilé us to our condition ...
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of future felicity | 80 |
Cicero against Verres | 91 |
An address to young persons | 100 |
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