The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... particular profession , a man's companions and associates are chiefly limited to some particular class with which that profession is con- nected . But he who is an idler without unsocial dis- positions finds occasional companions in all ...
... particular profession , a man's companions and associates are chiefly limited to some particular class with which that profession is con- nected . But he who is an idler without unsocial dis- positions finds occasional companions in all ...
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... particular science or occupation has a determined object in his view , the pursuit of which leaves little time for scattering attentions around him , and always affords some apology for the neglect of them . But for such neglect the man ...
... particular science or occupation has a determined object in his view , the pursuit of which leaves little time for scattering attentions around him , and always affords some apology for the neglect of them . But for such neglect the man ...
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... particular business or profession , is a state more difficult to support than is generally imagined . Even the perfect idler , like some other harmless and insignificant animals whom naturalists are acquainted with , though he can live ...
... particular business or profession , is a state more difficult to support than is generally imagined . Even the perfect idler , like some other harmless and insignificant animals whom naturalists are acquainted with , though he can live ...
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... particular disorder ; in the cure of which the Duke thought himself more than commonly expert . He kindly offered his assistance , which was received with becoming gratitude ; and from time to time he was acquainted with the progress of ...
... particular disorder ; in the cure of which the Duke thought himself more than commonly expert . He kindly offered his assistance , which was received with becoming gratitude ; and from time to time he was acquainted with the progress of ...
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... particular in which we have acquired eminence , however re- spectable such persons may otherwise be . The man of letters looks down with a conscious superiority on the man of business engaged in the ordinary affairs of life : the men of ...
... particular in which we have acquired eminence , however re- spectable such persons may otherwise be . The man of letters looks down with a conscious superiority on the man of business engaged in the ordinary affairs of life : the men of ...
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