Lacon; Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think, Volume 1Sherman, 1824 |
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... humanity , if vice of every kind were more odious , and less attractive ; if she were always exhibited to us , like the drunken Helot to the youths of Sparta , in her true and disgusting shape . It is fitting , that what is foul within ...
... humanity , if vice of every kind were more odious , and less attractive ; if she were always exhibited to us , like the drunken Helot to the youths of Sparta , in her true and disgusting shape . It is fitting , that what is foul within ...
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... human life , a box ticket takes us through the house . XIX . He that has never suffered extreme adversi- ty , knows not the full extent of his own depra- vation ; and he that has never enjoyed the sum- mit of prosperity , is equally ...
... human life , a box ticket takes us through the house . XIX . He that has never suffered extreme adversi- ty , knows not the full extent of his own depra- vation ; and he that has never enjoyed the sum- mit of prosperity , is equally ...
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... human mind . There are three kinds of power - wealth , strength and ta- lent ; but as old age always weakens , often de- stroys the two latter , the aged are induced to cling with the greater avidity to the former.- And the attachment ...
... human mind . There are three kinds of power - wealth , strength and ta- lent ; but as old age always weakens , often de- stroys the two latter , the aged are induced to cling with the greater avidity to the former.- And the attachment ...
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... human knowledge is permitted to ap- proximate in some degree , and on certain occa- sions , to that of the Deity , its pure and primary source ; and this assimilation is never more con- spicuous , than when it converts evil into the ...
... human knowledge is permitted to ap- proximate in some degree , and on certain occa- sions , to that of the Deity , its pure and primary source ; and this assimilation is never more con- spicuous , than when it converts evil into the ...
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... and exertion seems to have been alloted us by Providence , as the condition of humanity . " In the sweat of thy brow shalt thou eat thy bread ; " this is a curse which has provided a blessing in disguise . And those 54 MANY THINGS.
... and exertion seems to have been alloted us by Providence , as the condition of humanity . " In the sweat of thy brow shalt thou eat thy bread ; " this is a curse which has provided a blessing in disguise . And those 54 MANY THINGS.
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