The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Verse, Form the Best Writers; Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingW. and J. Bolles, 1842 - 252 páginas |
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... tempered with thoughtful and serious retreat . He who would act like a wise man , and build his house on the rock ... temper , and the guilty passions of the bad , frustrate the effect of every advantage which the world con- 14 PART I ...
... tempered with thoughtful and serious retreat . He who would act like a wise man , and build his house on the rock ... temper , and the guilty passions of the bad , frustrate the effect of every advantage which the world con- 14 PART I ...
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... temper , the sentiments , the morality , and , in general , the whole conduct and character of men , are in- fluenced by the example and disposition of the persons with whom they associate , is a reflection which has long since passed ...
... temper , the sentiments , the morality , and , in general , the whole conduct and character of men , are in- fluenced by the example and disposition of the persons with whom they associate , is a reflection which has long since passed ...
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... behaviour . It is so- cial , kind , and cheerful ; far removed from that gloomy and illiberal superstition , which clouds the brow , sharpens the temper , dejects the spirit , and teaches men to 16 PART L THE ENGLISH READER .
... behaviour . It is so- cial , kind , and cheerful ; far removed from that gloomy and illiberal superstition , which clouds the brow , sharpens the temper , dejects the spirit , and teaches men to 16 PART L THE ENGLISH READER .
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... temper , dejects the spirit , and teaches men to fit themselves for another world , by neglecting the concerns of this . Reveal none of the secrets of thy friend . Be faithful to his interests . Forsake him not in danger . Abhor the ...
... temper , dejects the spirit , and teaches men to fit themselves for another world , by neglecting the concerns of this . Reveal none of the secrets of thy friend . Be faithful to his interests . Forsake him not in danger . Abhor the ...
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... temper , and finally oversets his vir- tne ? What misery does the vicious man secretly endure ! —Ad- versity ! how blunt are all the arrows of thy quiver , in com- parison with those of guilt ! When we have no pleasure in goodness , we ...
... temper , and finally oversets his vir- tne ? What misery does the vicious man secretly endure ! —Ad- versity ! how blunt are all the arrows of thy quiver , in com- parison with those of guilt ! When we have no pleasure in goodness , we ...
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