The English Reader; Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry Selected from the Best Writers: Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect ...T. Wilson and R. Spence, 1805 - 364 páginas |
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... action : to the hearer , that the ear also , may be relieved from the fatigue , which it would otherwise endure from a continuity of sound ; and that the under- standing may have sufficient time to mark the distinction of sentences ...
... action : to the hearer , that the ear also , may be relieved from the fatigue , which it would otherwise endure from a continuity of sound ; and that the under- standing may have sufficient time to mark the distinction of sentences ...
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... actions which afford in the remem- brance a rational satisfaction ? Are they the pursuits of sensual pleasure , the riots of jollity , or the displays of show and vanity ? No : I appeal to your hearts , my friends , if what you ...
... actions which afford in the remem- brance a rational satisfaction ? Are they the pursuits of sensual pleasure , the riots of jollity , or the displays of show and vanity ? No : I appeal to your hearts , my friends , if what you ...
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... actions ; and the care which he took of his health , from his desire to preserve his mind free and tranquil . Eminently pleasing and honourable was the friend- ship between David and Jonathan . " I am distressed for thee , my brother ...
... actions ; and the care which he took of his health , from his desire to preserve his mind free and tranquil . Eminently pleasing and honourable was the friend- ship between David and Jonathan . " I am distressed for thee , my brother ...
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... actions . Antoninus Pius , the Roman emperor , was an ami- able and good man . When any of his courtiers at- tempted to inflame him with a passion for military glory , he used to answer : " That he more desired the preservation of one ...
... actions . Antoninus Pius , the Roman emperor , was an ami- able and good man . When any of his courtiers at- tempted to inflame him with a passion for military glory , he used to answer : " That he more desired the preservation of one ...
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... action ; but when allowed to extend its influence too far , it corrupts the whole character ; and produces guilt , disgrace , and misery . To be en- tirely destitute of it , is a defect . To be governed by it , is depravity . The proper ...
... action ; but when allowed to extend its influence too far , it corrupts the whole character ; and produces guilt , disgrace , and misery . To be en- tirely destitute of it , is a defect . To be governed by it , is depravity . The proper ...
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