The English Reader Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the Best Writers ...: With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading |
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... kind , to hold the bands of union extremely loose ; so as always to have it in one's power to straiten or relax them , as circumstances and situa- tions shall render most expedient . They add , as a capital article of their doctrine ...
... kind , to hold the bands of union extremely loose ; so as always to have it in one's power to straiten or relax them , as circumstances and situa- tions shall render most expedient . They add , as a capital article of their doctrine ...
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... kind , generous , and sympathizing temper , which feels for distress , wherever it is be- held ; which enters into the concerns of his friends with ardour ; and to all with whom he has intercourse , is gentle , obliging , and humane ...
... kind , generous , and sympathizing temper , which feels for distress , wherever it is be- held ; which enters into the concerns of his friends with ardour ; and to all with whom he has intercourse , is gentle , obliging , and humane ...
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... kind Providence has sent , Nor aim beyond our pow'r ; For if our stock be very small , ' Tis prudence to enjoy it all , Nor lose the present hour . 11. To be resign'd , when ills betide , Patient when favours are denied , And pleas'd ...
... kind Providence has sent , Nor aim beyond our pow'r ; For if our stock be very small , ' Tis prudence to enjoy it all , Nor lose the present hour . 11. To be resign'd , when ills betide , Patient when favours are denied , And pleas'd ...
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of future felicity | 80 |
Cicero against Verres | 91 |
An address to young persons | 100 |
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