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... effect which terminates in itself . A child is afraid of being whipped , and gets his task , and there's an end on't ; whereas , by excit- ing emulation and comparisons of superiority , you lay the foundation of lasting mischief ; you ...
... effect which terminates in itself . A child is afraid of being whipped , and gets his task , and there's an end on't ; whereas , by excit- ing emulation and comparisons of superiority , you lay the foundation of lasting mischief ; you ...
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... effect ; and the House of Commons have since expunged the offensive resolution from their Journals . That the House of Commons might have expelled Mr. Wilkes repeatedly , and as often as he should be re - chosen , was not denied ; but ...
... effect ; and the House of Commons have since expunged the offensive resolution from their Journals . That the House of Commons might have expelled Mr. Wilkes repeatedly , and as often as he should be re - chosen , was not denied ; but ...
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... effect by various means ; he has a cheerful countenance and a gay voice . Besides his trade is wit . It would be as wild in him to come into company without merriment , as for a highwayman to take the road without his pistols ...
... effect by various means ; he has a cheerful countenance and a gay voice . Besides his trade is wit . It would be as wild in him to come into company without merriment , as for a highwayman to take the road without his pistols ...
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