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 ix
... greater or the less prevalence of which gives individuality to character . But we must not only express clearly but think deeply , nor can we concede to Buffon that style alone is that quality that will immorta- lize an author . The ...
... greater or the less prevalence of which gives individuality to character . But we must not only express clearly but think deeply , nor can we concede to Buffon that style alone is that quality that will immorta- lize an author . The ...
Page x
... greater hurry to go there than other folks , but put on the livery of the best master only to serve the worst ; -in an age when modesty herself is more ashamed of detection than of delinquency ; when independ- ence of principle ...
... greater hurry to go there than other folks , but put on the livery of the best master only to serve the worst ; -in an age when modesty herself is more ashamed of detection than of delinquency ; when independ- ence of principle ...
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... , and talent ; but as old age always weakens , often destroys the two latter , the aged are induced to cling with the greater avidity to the former . And the attachment of the aged to wealth , must be a growing and 26 MANY THINGS.
... , and talent ; but as old age always weakens , often destroys the two latter , the aged are induced to cling with the greater avidity to the former . And the attachment of the aged to wealth , must be a growing and 26 MANY THINGS.
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... greater the power of him . It is but justice to say of this great minister , who went such lengths in corrupting others , that there were some instances , in which he was himself incorruptible . He refused the sum of sixty thousand ...
... greater the power of him . It is but justice to say of this great minister , who went such lengths in corrupting others , that there were some instances , in which he was himself incorruptible . He refused the sum of sixty thousand ...
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... greater advancement , and of higher confidence , which turn out so rich a harvest , but which those alone are permitted to reap , who have previously sown . XLVII . OF all the passions , jealousy is that which exacts the hardest service ...
... greater advancement , and of higher confidence , which turn out so rich a harvest , but which those alone are permitted to reap , who have previously sown . XLVII . OF all the passions , jealousy is that which exacts the hardest service ...
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