The Spectator ...John Sharpe, 1803 |
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... happiness of possessing also those qua- lities which make a man useful to society , and of having had opportunities of exerting them in the most conspicuous manner . The great part you had , as British ambassador , in procuring and ...
... happiness of possessing also those qua- lities which make a man useful to society , and of having had opportunities of exerting them in the most conspicuous manner . The great part you had , as British ambassador , in procuring and ...
Page 249
... happiness of it ; and it is very much owing to his being the best and best beloved of hus- bands , that he is the most steadfast of friends , and the most agreeable of companions . There is a sensible pleasure in contemplating such ...
... happiness of it ; and it is very much owing to his being the best and best beloved of hus- bands , that he is the most steadfast of friends , and the most agreeable of companions . There is a sensible pleasure in contemplating such ...
Page 365
... happiness . The best of men may deserve punishment , but the worst of men cannot deserve happiness . [ Author uncertain . ] N ° 549. SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 29 , 1712 . 548 . 365 SPECTATOR .
... happiness . The best of men may deserve punishment , but the worst of men cannot deserve happiness . [ Author uncertain . ] N ° 549. SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 29 , 1712 . 548 . 365 SPECTATOR .
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