Lacon; Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think. From the 8th London EdLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1823 - 267 pages |
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Page 16
... ment to the seductive smiles of the harlot . V. IF those alone who " sowed the wind , did reap the whirl- wind , " it would be well . But the mischief is , that the blind- ness of bigotry , the madness of ambition , and 16 MANY THINGS.
... ment to the seductive smiles of the harlot . V. IF those alone who " sowed the wind , did reap the whirl- wind , " it would be well . But the mischief is , that the blind- ness of bigotry , the madness of ambition , and 16 MANY THINGS.
Page 32
... , and let no man presume to join what God hath put asunder . When we combat error with any other weapon than argu- ment , we err more than those whom we attack . XXXIX . WE follow the world in approving others , 32 MANY THINGS.
... , and let no man presume to join what God hath put asunder . When we combat error with any other weapon than argu- ment , we err more than those whom we attack . XXXIX . WE follow the world in approving others , 32 MANY THINGS.
Page 44
... ment at the result of his simultaneities . Kleber designated him , as a chief , who had two faults , that of advancing , without considering how he should retreat ; - and of seizing , without considering how he should retain . It was ...
... ment at the result of his simultaneities . Kleber designated him , as a chief , who had two faults , that of advancing , without considering how he should retreat ; - and of seizing , without considering how he should retain . It was ...
Page 45
... ment , to request that he would give them his vote for the -repeal of the test act . They were shewn into the library , where a plentiful collation had been prepared . They thought themselves sure of success , but they reckoned with ...
... ment , to request that he would give them his vote for the -repeal of the test act . They were shewn into the library , where a plentiful collation had been prepared . They thought themselves sure of success , but they reckoned with ...
Page 57
... ment , and pray without devotion ; they are charitable , not to benefit the poor , but to court the rich ; profligate without passion , they are debauchees to please others , and to punish themselves . Thus , a youth without fire , is ...
... ment , and pray without devotion ; they are charitable , not to benefit the poor , but to court the rich ; profligate without passion , they are debauchees to please others , and to punish themselves . Thus , a youth without fire , is ...
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