The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... qualities to which in truth they have no pretensions , than those in which they excel in an eminent degree . Of this Cicero was in ancient times a remarkable example ; and the observation of every one must have furnished instances as ...
... qualities to which in truth they have no pretensions , than those in which they excel in an eminent degree . Of this Cicero was in ancient times a remarkable example ; and the observation of every one must have furnished instances as ...
Page 12
... qualities to which they have no pretension , it does not thence follow , that they estimate at too low a rate those attainments in which they are allowed to excel . In judging at least of those around us , we are , I am afraid , too apt ...
... qualities to which they have no pretension , it does not thence follow , that they estimate at too low a rate those attainments in which they are allowed to excel . In judging at least of those around us , we are , I am afraid , too apt ...
Page 58
... proceeded to an investigation of his private de- portment , in which they did not seem disposed to allow him those virtues and good qualities which , on the former day , I had heard so highly extolled 58 .10 . THE LOUNGER .
... proceeded to an investigation of his private de- portment , in which they did not seem disposed to allow him those virtues and good qualities which , on the former day , I had heard so highly extolled 58 .10 . THE LOUNGER .
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... qualities which are natural to the fair sex . After recording the party - patches by which the ladies of those days marked their political prin- ciples , Mr. Addison expresses himself in these words : This account of party - patches ...
... qualities which are natural to the fair sex . After recording the party - patches by which the ladies of those days marked their political prin- ciples , Mr. Addison expresses himself in these words : This account of party - patches ...
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... qualities or turn of mind . She wanted not sense at bottom , had good nature , and , bating a little tincture of that pride of ancestry , or rather vanity , for it never was offensive , which had early been inculcated into her by her ...
... qualities or turn of mind . She wanted not sense at bottom , had good nature , and , bating a little tincture of that pride of ancestry , or rather vanity , for it never was offensive , which had early been inculcated into her by her ...
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